HVAC Technician

Under general direction of the Manager or Director and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, the incumbent provides assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy services in a community setting to adults with mental illness in our Assertive Community Treatment program who lack an adequate community support system.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Agency’s vision and mission, communicates it to staff, and acts in accordance with it.
• Consistently acts with honesty and integrity, while demonstrating strong commitment to quality services and the interests of individuals served.
• Effectively performs job requirements and develops competencies as necessary to perform the job.
• Acts as liaison to and maintains positive relationships with other agencies.
• Assesses the needs of individuals and, in conjunction with consumers and others, establishes an appropriate service plan.
• Assists consumers in securing appropriate services and benefits, ensures continuity of services, and monitors progress in those services.
• Maintains personally supportive relationships with individuals and their families while encouraging independence.
• Keeps individuals and families informed of their rights and acts as an advocate for them when appropriate.
• Maintains up-to-date and complete case management records on assigned individuals.
• Provides crisis intervention, symptom management, and outreach services when appropriate.
• Able to assign responsibilities, provide support, motivation, and constructive feedback, while ensuring accountability and quality services.
• Acts as a positive role model for individuals served, community, and staff.
• Works closely with other staff members, as appropriate.
• Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of mental illness.
• Maintains flexibility of work schedule as necessary.
• Provides transportation for persons serviced as required, which may include transporting in employee’s personal vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of boundary issues, as well as human and civil rights and the importance of confidentiality regarding persons served.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience in case management and direct support for consumers with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Assists individuals served with meaningful participation in their community.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Self-starter who is able to function independently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable and insured vehicle in which one or two consumers can be transported daily.
• Effective spokesperson possessing the ability to edit written text to ensure a clear, constructive, concise, and accurate message.
• Moderate computer skills including the ability to navigate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Agency systems as required.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Pay

$19.59 - $21.24 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time
• In person