Community Support Worker - Adults and PSR Classroom Instructor

Presbyterian Medical Services•Santa Fe, NM

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a combined position for COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – ADULTS & PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR. Under supervision, the Community Support Worker – Adults position provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community. The PSR Classroom Instructor position works in a variety of settings to provide individual training including the major components of basic living skills development, psychosocial skills training and therapeutic socialization.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required plus three years of experience working with the target population; or AA degree in a human service field plus two years of experience working with the target population; or a related Bachelor’s degree plus one year relevant experience working with the target population.
Related college degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education and Human Services.
Target population is defined as adults with one of the following: Severe Mental Illness (SMI); Chronic Substance Dependence; or Co-occurring disorder (mental illness/substance abuse) and/or dually diagnosed with a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Special Education or a related field; OR Associate's degree in Human Services or related field, plus two years’ experience in providing services in the functional area taught (e.g., psychosocial education, basic living skills, etc.); OR High school diploma or GED and four years’ experience providing services in the functional area being taught; AND minimum of one year experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or co-occurring (SMI and Substance Abuse) disorders.
Must be 18 Years of age or older.
Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
Must have demonstrated mental health or substance abuse recovery of two years and can provide written certification.
Must obtain certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the approved state of New Mexico certification program by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment screening including Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements (TB, Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Influenza vaccines).
Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, Drug Free Workplace, and applicable state and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English / Spanish) or (English / Navajo) preferred.
Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist can substitute for one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families.
Improves quality of life and maintains the highest possible ability to function independently within the community.
Works in a variety of settings to provide individual training including the major components of basic living skills development, psychosocial skills training and therapeutic socialization.