Skill Building Specialist

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST•Syracuse, NY

6d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Liberty Resources is currently seeking Mental Health Skill Building Specialist for our Integrated Health Care clinic. The Mental Health Skill Building Specialist assists individuals with overcoming mental health barriers that may have interfered with the person’s ability to function independently and perform normative adult roles in the community. This includes acquiring, re-acquiring, retaining and improving various life skills such as effective communication and self-advocacy, self-help, self-care, socialization, mobility and use of community resources.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent and at least one to three years of relevant experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and/or Serious Mental Illness or a Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years related experience.
Strong organizational, engagement, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work.
Demonstrates sound judgement and has the ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Valid NYS Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Through a person-centered assessment process, assist clients in identifying and achieving established goals.
Provide one-to-one supportive services to individuals both on site and in the community; whichever setting is likely to yield the best outcome.
Complete necessary documentation including assessment, progress notes, and care plans as applicable and in accordance with program and agency standards.
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team and provide input into a comprehensive treatment plan.
Assist as needed with the collection of Quality of Care monitoring.
Provide recovery-oriented activities and interventions that support and restore or build social and interpersonal skills necessary to increase or sustain community tenure, enhance interpersonal skills, establish support networks, increase community awareness, develop coping strategies and effective functioning in the individual’s social environment.
Assist individuals with effectively advocating for their needs with health care providers; assist with relapse prevention planning, managing chronic medical conditions, mental health symptoms and medications, and establishing good health routines and practices
Provide referrals for needed services and collaborate as appropriate.
Complete all necessary written reports, statistics, case files and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program and agency standards. Assume administrative tasks delegated by the Program Supervisor.
Use personal vehicle to travel to and from appointments scheduled in the community.
Perform other duties, responsibilities and related tasks as assigned.