Assistant Group Leader - PROS Services
About The Position
Under the supervision of the PROS Manager, the Assistant Group Leader provides quality therapeutic services to individuals attending PROS. The role supports admissions, assessments, group services, and individual mental health services, while helping participants on an assigned caseload work toward their life goals. The Assistant Group Leader works as part of an interdisciplinary team and may participate in committees, work groups, and external partnerships related to the program. The position serves an assigned caseload of approximately 12–18 individuals and provides one-to-one and group services to adults with mental health diagnoses under the supervision of professional PROS staff. The employee also assists with screenings, intakes, admissions, treatment planning, curriculum development, program events, and timely, compliant documentation. The role is performed in person at the program site and includes some travel to transport supported individuals. The employee must meet the listed physical requirements, including prolonged sitting, walking, or standing, operating standard office equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided where they do not cause undue hardship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of professional experience in the mental health or human services field.
- Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Computer skills and ability to learn and use multiple applications.
- Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
- Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Efficiency, organization, and strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet the criteria to be an agency driver.
- No convictions for crimes that preclude working with members of a vulnerable population.
- Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including prolonged sitting, walking, or standing; reaching; bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching as needed; operating standard office equipment; and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Work with an assigned caseload of approximately 12–18 individuals.
- Provide one-to-one and group services to adults with mental health diagnoses under the supervision of professional PROS staff.
- Complete assessments that contribute to treatment plans.
- Work with participants to develop Individualized Action Plans reflecting their life goals.
- Develop and implement curricula to meet the needs of program participants.
- Assist with screenings, intakes, and admissions responsibilities.
- Participate in external marketing and program-related events and initiatives, as requested.
- Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people supported.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, on time, and in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
- Communicate respectfully with people supported, supervisors, colleagues, and community members.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FREE policies.
- Complete required safety training, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take measures to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
- Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
- Meet job requirements, remain compliant, and adhere to FREE’s ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
