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 records of medication monitoring and ensures proper documentation of self-administration of medication.
• Communicates significant information regarding members to other staff or leadership.
• Provides 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.
• Affirms 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.
• Advises Supervisor, Team Leader or designee of any maintenance problems or issues.
• Responsible for the creation of a safe, clean, interesting and inviting atmosphere for members.
• Attends all required meetings and completes monthly clinical supervision trainings in timely fashion.
• Mets required billing targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames.
• Uses personal vehicle for work.
• Obtains and maintains agency-required liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 subject to validation every 6 months.
• May be required to maintain the health and safety log and conduct safety checks when a member has not been seen in a 24 hour period.
• May be required to purchase the weekly groceries for the house and assist 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.
• May be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings as required.
• May be required to be on call.
• May be required to oversee and maintain the safety of the members, staff and visitors.
• This requires the upkeep of fire and safety equipment and document accordingly.
• Conducts all safety drills in conformance with current CARF and Agency standards and complete documentation as instructed.
• May be required to provide transportation for members of the program using a Thresholds provided vehicle or personal vehicle.

Education & Requirements

• Must meet Office of Mental Health Rule 132 credential requirements for a Rehabilitative Services Associate which requires a minimum age of 21.
• High School diploma or GED.
• 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 driver’s license.
• Ability to work as an effective team players.
• Ability to document services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.