CSP Professional

Kenosha Human Development Services•Kenosha, WI

8d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The CSP Professional provides case management to program participants according to the participant's recovery/treatment plan.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with post-graduate clinical experience required (see below for details).
Master’s degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the council on social work education OR Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or related field with 1,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with persons with a serious and persistent mental illness OR Bachelor’s degree in a field other than behavioral sciences with 2,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with person with a serious and persistent mental illness is required
Experience or education related to the responsibilities of the position required
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage
Ability to give and accept feedback as a part of a team
Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily
Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Case Management
Conduct comprehensive assessment (in concert with other team disciplines) of program participants, addressing all
As indicated in the participant’s recovery/treatment plan, provide service coordination (case management)
Provide individual supportive therapy
Act as liaison and consult with community agencies
Ensure communication with all other agencies providing services/supports to program participants
Provide back-up to co-workers when coverage is needed
Document participant progress and services provided in participant record
Have primary responsibility for maintaining participant records
Provide treatment and support services, as indicated in the participant’s recovery/treatment plan
Provide advocacy for program participants
Facilitate program participant growth in self-advocacy
Take lead responsibility for coordinating comprehensive supportive services
Provide other needed services as directed by the team
Is responsible for creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment
Actively engages clients in amicable conversation, shares in activities and responds to needs/requests in a timely manner
Accepts and respects the client’s circumstances, asks about feelings and interests; validates feelings with empathy, offers encouragement; celebrates accomplishments
Promotes a strength-based approach to teaching functional skills
Teaching interactions include positive, supportive quality components (i.e. voice tone, enthusiasm, appropriate physical proximity, and eye contact)
Skills, routines, and program expectations are preventively taught, specific praise is given to reinforce positive behavior, constructive feedback teaches a replacement skill; safe, planned de-escalation techniques are used in response to aggressive/challenging behavior
Perceives and responds directly to teaching and problem-solving opportunities
Teaching components include praise, empathy, specific skills and behavioral descriptions, and goal-centered rationales
Identifies the treatment needs of the client and collaborates on an agreed upon plan to achieve their goals
Assesses the client’s strengths and challenges, develops a realistic plan along with the client
Provides services and collaborates with community resources
Identifies and teaches treatment-specific skills that support the client’s success