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

Presbyterian Medical Services

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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 using personal transportation to carry out job duties. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license, provide a current motor vehicle record and personal owner liability automobile insurance, and maintain a satisfactory driving record and required insurance coverage. Transportation-related training may also be required. The position requires post-offer health testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, as well as influenza vaccination according to applicable schedules, and a criminal records check.

PMS is a mission-driven nonprofit founded in 1969, with more than 1,300 employees and services at over 100 locations in New Mexico. Its services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs, with a focus on underserved areas.

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 specified adult target population, children or adolescents at risk of or experiencing serious emotional, neurobiological, or behavioral disorders, or the applicable target population for the work performed.
• A related college degree may be in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education, or 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 PMS requirements.
• Successfully complete the required post-offer health testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella; influenza vaccination is required according to CDC and NMDOH dates.
• Successfully 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 required insurance and a satisfactory driving record.
• Comply with applicable PMS automobile usage and drug-free workplace policies and applicable state and federal laws.
• Complete transportation-related training if required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Navajo.

Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) under supervision to adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families.
• Provide CCSS under supervision 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 in the community.
• Use personal transportation to carry out job duties when required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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