Behavioral Specialist, Peer Led PSR

MONARCH•Wilmington, NC

1d•$16

About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program assists and supports people receiving services in the development of skills, behaviors, and responsibilities needed to live, work, learn, recreate, and socialize with others in the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence to achieve their personal dreams and goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Required)
Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) - State Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (USA)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Responsibilities

Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination and provide supports that facilitate achievement with their personal dreams and goals.
Provide structured educational, skill training, skill development, pre-vocational, and social activities for people receiving services in an assigned facility. Individuals work closely with other community services and agencies consistent with their interests.
Assist and support in an assigned facility the development of skills, behaviors, and responsibilities needed to live, work, learn, recreate, and socialize with others in the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence.
Train and assist people receiving services with activities that will promote independence including such skills as community living, housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, use of transportation facilities, and household budgeting.
Assist the person in learning personal care skills such as healthcare, medication self management, and grooming.
Assist the individual in gaining access to educational activities which include assisting the person in securing needed education services such as adult basic education and special interest courses.
Provide pre-vocational activities which focus on the development of positive work habits and participation in activities that would increase the individual’s self-worth, purpose and confidence (non-job specific training).
Ensure that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times. Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates.
Implement person’s plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition and provide input and recommendations into the planning and development of the individual’s plan.
Implement person’s plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy.
Complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc.
Complete daily progress notes and communication log to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety.
Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures.
Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Drive and travel as required. Arrange for or provide transportation to people receiving services as required.