Mental Health Recovery Coach

Access Services•Allentown, PA

2d•$18

About The Position

Access Services is seeking a full-time Mental Health Recovery Coach for our Community Residential Rehabilitation Group Home located in Allentown, PA! You will have the opportunity to assist individuals with mental health needs in their homes and in their community. You will support individuals through a variety of tasks and activities using creative problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.
High school or GED required.
One year of experience in direct care OR with individuals with mental health disorders is required.
This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position, including providing services in the community. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations. There may be limited exceptions, which should be identified and worked through with the supervisor.
Have at least two years of driving experience with a valid US driver’s license.
Be listed as a driver on a valid automobile insurance policy.
Have access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field including special education, psychology or social work preferred.
Certification from a County CPS program is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Support program alumni in managing crisis and connecting with a social network.
Maintain a cooperative and caring attitude toward others with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than your own.
Meet with Assistant Director for supervision on a regular basis.
Help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.
Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services.
Maintain effective working relationships with personnel from state and local agencies to coordinate the delivery of services for individuals.
Report any operational or staff concerns according to Access Services’ established policies and procedures.
Provide accurate and timely communication to the Assistant Director regarding the individual.
Maintain daily log and other documentation as requested by the supervisor/mentor in the EHR (electronic health record system).
Attend all necessary meetings related to support activities.
Complete personal care as needed.

Benefits

Health, vision, Rx, and dental insurance with options for HSA/FSA.
Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Referral bonuses.
401k match.
Tuition reimbursement and college tuition discounts.
20 days paid off plus additional time with continued service. Paid holiday time. Catastrophic sick leave.
Company paid Life Insurance as well as Long and Short-Term Disability.
Ongoing professional development training.
Discounts on various services. Perks with local credit unions.