Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
The Community Engagement Specialist implements and monitors consumer rehabilitation plans and assists with the daily operation of program activities. The role includes finding affordable housing for program referrals, visiting clients’ homes to assess living conditions and property damage, and serving as a liaison between clients and landlords. The specialist also supports property management as needed, maintains accurate and timely case records and program documentation, and participates as a member of the Mental Health treatment team while communicating with external programs and community resources. The position requires adherence to applicable policies, laws, regulations, ethical codes, and confidentiality requirements under federal and state law and agency procedures. The role is based at Galleton Commons in Donora, Pennsylvania, and is listed as full-time/part-time with a day shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make appropriate recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.
- Successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care programs.
- Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
- Ability to assist, move, and/or transfer physically limited clients weighing up to 160 pounds.
- Ability to pack personal effects and transport mentally and physically challenged consumers.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor consumer rehabilitation plans and assist with daily program activities.
- Find affordable housing for program referrals.
- Conduct announced and unannounced visits to clients’ homes to ensure a clean-living environment and assess property damage.
- Act as a liaison between clients and landlords.
- Coordinate and participate in property management as needed.
- Maintain current client case records, including activity and progress.
- Prepare and submit required program forms, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.
- Serve as a member of the Mental Health treatment team and maintain appropriate communication with external programs and community resources.
- Adhere to applicable policies, laws, regulations, ethical codes, confidentiality requirements, and agency procedures.
- Safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
- Assist, move, and/or transfer physically limited clients weighing up to 160 pounds.
- Pack personal effects and transport mentally and physically challenged consumers.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
