Community Support Worker - Children and Adults (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical Services • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

Under supervision, the Community Support Worker provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) to adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families, as well as to children or adolescents experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders and their families. The goal is to improve quality of life and support the highest possible level of independent functioning in the community.

The role may require use of personal transportation to carry out job duties. The employee must hold and maintain a valid driver's license, provide a current motor vehicle record and proof of personal automobile liability insurance, and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurance coverage. Transportation-related training may also be required.

The position requires post-offer health testing and immunizations in accordance with PMS policy, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella; influenza vaccination is required according to CDC and NMDOH dates. A criminal records check is also required. First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications must be held or obtained within 30 days of hire and kept current.

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 involve the target population: adults with severe mental illness, chronic substance dependence, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, or a dual diagnosis with primary mental illness; and children or adolescents at risk of or experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders.
• Must have or obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire and keep certifications current.
• Must successfully complete required post-offer health testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and influenza vaccination according to applicable dates.
• Must successfully complete a criminal records check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, provide a current motor vehicle record, and maintain current personal automobile liability insurance.
• Must 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 is preferred.
• Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist may substitute for one year of related work experience.
• Transportation-related training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) to adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families.
• Provide CCSS to children or adolescents experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders and their families.
• Support clients in improving quality of life and maintaining the highest possible ability to function independently within the community.
• Use personal transportation to carry out job duties when required.

Benefits

• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
• Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• 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.
• Competitive salaries.

What This Job Offers

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