Residential Services Coordinator I (TAP)

About the Role

The DePaul Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) Apartment Treatment Program is looking for a passionate mental health professional to join our team. The Residential Services Coordinator 1 assumes primary responsibility for developing RSP, performing and coordinating the services and functions necessary to enhance the resident's autonomy, quality of life, and recovery process.

Responsibilities

• Develop the overall Residential Service Plan with the resident and their support network by identifying the individual's needs and desires to maintain placement and/or progress to more independent housing.
• Provide teaching, monitoring, and recovery-oriented supports in accordance with OMH 595 and 593, including rehabilitative services: Assertiveness/Self-Advocacy Training, Community Integration/Resource Development, Daily Living Skills, Health Services, Medication Management/Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitative Counseling, Skill Development, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, and Symptom Management.
• Ensure each resident receives comprehensive planning in a person-centered approach for admission (including completion of admission notes), ongoing recovery-oriented services, and discharge.
• Ensure each plan is complete and up-to-date in accordance with standards of practice and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Primary Counselor and Resident to monitor recovery efforts, progress, and changes needed in plans, and ensure delivery of services in accordance with each resident's service plan.
• Conduct at minimum quarterly reviews of the Residential Service Plan with the individual to ascertain the degree of progress and make revisions when necessary.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Counselors to ensure they observe, monitor, document, and report resident behaviors and progress in accordance with agency standards.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Counselors to schedule or ensure annual appointments for physicals, eye exams, and dental appointments are scheduled; ensure transportation is arranged for these appointments when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the resident's community service providers to ensure continuity of care (care managers, clinical, medical, educational, vocational, and entitlement specialists, etc.); make appropriate referrals to these services when needed.
• Serve as the key liaison between the resident and their clinical provider regarding the monitoring of the individual's mental health and well-being; work with the Primary Counselor to keep the resident engaged in clinical services through regular attendance.
• Help residents plan for the purchasing of clothes and other necessities.
• Work with residents to encourage a healthy connection with family and community ties and to develop new supports and interests.
• Respect and maintain resident confidentiality and demonstrate a caring, positive attitude toward all residents, staff, guests, and service providers.
• Provide safe transporting of residents when needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff.
• Perform any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program.

Education & Experience

• QMHS Standard: Bachelor's degree in Human Service field, or an Associate's degree in Human Service field plus three years of full-time related experience, or a High School Diploma plus five years of full-time Human Service experience.
• Must have a clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul's personnel policy.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Schedule

This full-time position is Sunday–Thursday with varied shifts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

Pay range for this position is $24–$24.60/hour based on experience.