Community Support Worker & PSR Classroom Instructor

Presbyterian Medical Services•Alamogordo, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a combined position for COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER & PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR. COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – Under supervision, this position provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families AND for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community. PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR: This 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.
Three years’ experience working with the target population (for Community Support Worker).
AA degree in a human service field plus two years’ experience working with the target population (for Community Support Worker).
Related Bachelor’s degree plus one year relevant experience working with the target population (for Community Support Worker).
Related college degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education and Human Services.
Adult target population: adults with 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.
Children’s target population: Children or adolescents at risk of/or experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Special Education or a related field (for PSR Classroom Instructor).
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.) (for PSR Classroom Instructor).
High school diploma or GED and four years’ experience providing services in the functional area being taught (for PSR Classroom Instructor).
Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or co-occurring (SMI and Substance Abuse) disorders (for PSR Classroom Instructor).
Qualification as a Certified Peer Specialist: 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.
If qualifies as a Certified Peer Specialist, must have certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the approved state of New Mexico certification program.
Must obtain certification 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.
Compliance with required testing and immunizations (TB, Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Influenza).
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

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.
Provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders and their families.
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.