Community Support Worker & PSR Classroom Instructor

Presbyterian Medical Services•Grants, NM

About The Position

This is a combined position for COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER & PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR. The Community Support Worker, under supervision, 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. The PSR Classroom Instructor 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’ experience working with the target population; or AA degree in a human service field plus two years’ 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.
The adult 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.
The children’s target population is defined as: 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; 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.
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 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 submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
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.
Provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders and their families.
Improves quality of life and maintains the highest possible ability to function independently within the community.
Provides individual training in basic living skills development.
Provides individual training in psychosocial skills development.
Provides individual training in therapeutic socialization.