Supported Living Specialist

About the Role

Chimes is a not‑for‑profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Its services—including educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health—are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates, allowing a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person served.

In this role, the Supported Living Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self‑sufficiency through individualized interventions and the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Responsibilities

• Provide services as defined by the program description, best‑practice standards, licensure standards, and Recovery Model Principles.
• Assist the program coordinator with assigned administrative duties.
• Monitor effectiveness of service delivery using outcome measures such as the Quality of Life Inventory, consumer satisfaction surveys, and treatment/service reviews; adjust delivery as needed to improve outcomes.
• Deliver services dictated by client and program needs.
• Develop and implement service plans per the program description.
• Develop and maintain linkages with adjunct providers to coordinate consumer services.
• Identify accessible, beneficial resources for clients and encourage their utilization.
• Intervene appropriately in crisis situations.
• Provide instruction and hands‑on support to promote skill development identified in service plans.
• Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services and submit them promptly as required.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Education/Licensure/Certification (must meet one of the following):
  • Bachelor’s degree plus two years of mental‑health direct‑service experience.
  • Associate’s degree plus one year of mental‑health direct‑service and/or case‑management experience.
  • CPRP certification is a plus.
• Clearances:
  • Ability to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program).
  • Criminal clearance and fingerprint federal criminal history.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.
• At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may substitute for the specified requirements.

Schedule

Full‑Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Exton, PA

Program: Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Pay

$19+/hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health, dependent, and transportation)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 403(b) with employer match
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• Additional perks and programs