ACTT Vocational Specialist

RHA Health Services, LLC • Forest City, NC

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About The Position

The ACTT Vocational Specialist provides support to individuals with mental health or substance use issues in residential, school, workplace, home, and community settings, in accordance with the service definition. Interventions are strength-based and focus on promoting recovery, reducing symptoms, increasing coping skills, supporting independent living, and helping individuals achieve the highest possible level of functioning and quality of life in the community. The role relies on supervision and direction to provide quality services and may involve some on-call responsibility.

The position requires Qualified Professional (QP) status. Applicants must satisfy one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in a human services field and at least two years of full-time experience with the population served; a bachelor's degree outside a human services field and at least four years of full-time experience with the population served; or a master's degree or higher and at least one year of full-time experience with the population served. A license, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession is also required. Human services degrees include social service, sociology, psychology, or other human services degrees. Populations served include children or adults with mental illness and children or adults with substance abuse issues.

The role is regular, full-time, scheduled 8:30 to 5, with some on-call responsibility. Pay is $22.00. Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements. Employment history or references may be required. For positions requiring transportation of individuals, proof of a driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle may be required.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements for Qualified Professional (QP) status.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field and at least 2 years of full-time experience with the population served; or bachelor's degree in a non-human-services field and at least 4 years of full-time experience with the population served; or master's degree or higher and at least 1 year of full-time experience with the population served.
• License, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession.
• Some on-call responsibility.
• Complete pre-employment criminal background screening, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Employment history or references may be required.
• For positions requiring transportation of individuals, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues in home, school, workplace, and community settings in accordance with the service definition.
• Help individuals live independently through strength-based interventions that promote recovery, symptom reduction, coping skills, and quality of life in the community.
• Facilitate relationships and serve as a link among individuals served, the company, families, guardians, local agencies, and the community.
• Minimize the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with daily living and personal development, and provide supportive counseling.
• Support clients in developing daily and community living, socialization, adaptation, behavior management, and anger management skills.
• Perform case management functions, including linking individuals to services and arranging referrals.
• Work closely with clinical and professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite service implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Health and insurance benefits for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level