Community Support Specialist 1, (1123)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Support Specialist helps clients receiving treatment through the ACT program understand their capabilities and develop goals toward recovery and rehabilitation. The position provides mental health services in a community-based mental health rehabilitative services program that is based on the Recovery Model to adults who have mental illnesses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with consumers with mental health issues.
• Familiarity with mental health services in the Washington DC area.
• Driving is required. Must have valid local driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Skill in the use of computer systems (preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment) and MS Office products. Ability to learn Catholic Charities’ electronic health record (Credible).

Responsibilities

• Provide various rehabilitative services such as individual and group counseling.
• Provide activities of daily living (ADL) skill building, advocacy, linkages and collaborative services in the community to maximize stability and address all aspects of individuals’ life. Assist consumers of the ACT program with obtaining entitlements and benefits.
• Provide concrete training in the development of Daily Living Skills, Travel Training, Social Skills, and Independent Living Skills.
• Provide services consistent with individual recovery plan. Regularly participate in the development and update of each assigned consumer’s Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) and Crisis Plan (CP).
• Follow up and participate in the mental health related issues as it relates to ACT consumer care and treatment; providing crisis/symptom assessment, intervention and individual support therapy when needed.
• Continuously maintain an average of 5 billable hours for every working day after 90 days of employment (holiday, sick, personal and vacation are excluded). Document accurately and completely all services (billable and non-billable) in Credible same day provided.
• Attend all ACT Team Morning Rounds meetings.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees