Part-Time Community Support Specialist, Residential

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct service to members through individual and group counseling, case management, job support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation services.
• Gathers member information and assesses the need for service, makes recommendations for treatment, identifies and investigates existing natural resources and supports.
• Identifies risk factors related to the relapse and develops relapse prevention plans and strategies.
• Develops and assists with members’ Individual Treatment Plans (ITP).
• Teaches members independent living skills, such as housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and personal hygiene as well as the development of functional, interpersonal, support system and coping skills.
• Supports and promotes member self-advocacy and participation in decision making, treatment and treatment planning.
• Ensures that the Thresholds Service Plan addresses the member’s needs and includes objectives and techniques for accomplishing each goal.
• Works cooperatively with inpatient hospital staff, keeping logs and other records of all contacts as required by agency practice.
• Performs and participates in crisis intervention when necessary.
• Maintains accurate and timely information to your supervisor on all topics and issues related to the operation of the agency and the well-being of members.
• Assures that all Thresholds procedures regarding the handling of member’s funds are followed and that both the members and the Thresholds administration are assured that all safeguards, reports and accounting meets the highest standards.
• Keeps the residence neat and clean at all times.
• Attends all required meetings and completes monthly clinical supervision trainings in timely fashion.
• Maintains a safe, clean, interesting and inviting atmosphere for members.
• May be required to purchase the weekly groceries for the house and assists in meal preparation.
• Provides sign-off on documentation.

Marginal Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of Thresholds’ emergency plans related to extreme weather or other emergency conditions.
• Works flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings as required.
• Be on call.
• Oversee and maintain the safety of the members, staff and visitors.
• Conduct all safety drills in conformance with current CARF and Agency standards and complete documentation as instructed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 21 years of age
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field
• Any Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in the field can be substituted for a degree
• 5+ years of experience in the field can be substituted for a degree
• Trained in Basic First Aid and CPR

Experience

• Experience working with persons diagnosed with mental illness preferred.

Skills/Certifications

• Current and valid Drivers License
• Ability to work as an effective team player
• Ability to document services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner
• Strong interpersonal skills

Pay

Competitive Pay - Base Rate: $23.10 - $26.54 hourly / $48,048 - $55,200 annually

Subject to increase based on education and experience