PSR Paraprofessional

Duties And Responsibilities

• Exemplifies the principles of recovery and person-centered care;
• Prepares and provides recovery-oriented, psycho-educational groups;
• Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, group (and individual, as needed) skills training, and referral completion;
• Affords assistance in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans, completing PSR Readiness assessments, & ensuring appropriate level of care;
• Edifies and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery;
• Models teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism;
• Documents all contact through individual daily progress notes completed within agency-mandated timeframes;
• Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members;
• Possesses basic computer skills & utilizes electronic medical records daily;
• Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings;
• Works cohesively with program participants on community integration outings;
• Might require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
• Additional duties may be assigned by PSR Program Manager and/or Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field or equivalent experience (i.e., Peer Specialist Certification);
• Previous experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness;
• Certification in teaching basic group/life skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy;
• Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records;
• Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community;
• Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, & be a positive role model for the organization and individuals served.