Community Support Worker - Adults

Presbyterian Medical Services • Socorro, NM

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About The Position

Under supervision, provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families. The goal is to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community.

The role may require using personal transportation to carry out job duties. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license, current personal auto liability insurance, and a satisfactory driving record, and provide a current motor vehicle record. Transportation-related training may be required.

PMS is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969, with more than 1,300 employees and services at over 100 locations in New Mexico. It provides primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs, with a focus on underserved areas. PMS operates the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience working with the target population; or an associate degree in a human service field and two years of relevant experience; or a related bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience must be working with adults with severe mental illness (SMI), chronic substance dependence, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and/or a dual diagnosis with a primary mental illness diagnosis.
• Related college degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education, and Human Services.
• Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist may substitute for one year of related work experience.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, and keep certifications current. Certifications must meet the requirements in the stated PMS training resources document.
• Complete required post-offer screening, testing, and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B consent or waiver, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and influenza vaccination according to CDC and NMDOH dates; complete a criminal records check.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; provide a current motor vehicle record and current personal owner liability automobile insurance; maintain a satisfactory driving record and comply with applicable PMS automobile usage and drug-free workplace policies and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Navajo.

Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) to adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families under supervision.
• Support clients in improving quality of life and maintaining the highest possible ability to function independently in the community.
• Use personal transportation to carry out job duties if required.
• Maintain required driving credentials, insurance, and a satisfactory driving record; complete transportation-related training if required.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and long-term disability coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,000 sign-on bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements
• $500 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED