Supported Living Specialist (Tues - Sat: 11 am - 7 pm)

Chimes•Exton, PA

54d

About The Position

In this role, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and two years of work experience in mental health direct service.
An Associate's Degree and 1 year of work experience in mental health direct service and/or Case Management experience.
CPRP certification is a plus
Ability to obtain the Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program), Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history
Valid Driver's License and Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Nice To Haves

CPRP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery Model Principles
Provide assistance to the program coordinator with completing assigned administrative duties within the program
Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Quality of Life Inventory, consumer satisfaction surveys, and treatment/service reviews. As needed, make changes to own service delivery to improve outcomes
Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
Develop and implement service plans as per the program description
Develop and maintain linkages with adjunct providers to coordinate consumer services
Identify resources that are accessible and beneficial to clients and encourage their utilization
Intervene appropriately in crisis situations
Provide instruction and hands-on support to promote the development of skills identified in service plans
Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of Supportive counseling
Must be willing to assist with skill building including "occasional hands-on"
Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records in a timely manner as dictated by the program
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor