Supported Education and Employment Specialist

Texoma Community Center•Sherman, TX

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About The Position

Works as part of a multidisciplinary Coordinated Specialty Care team to help young individuals experiencing early psychosis achieve their academic and career goals. Provides personalized vocational assistance, case management, and skills training to help individuals secure mainstream education or competitive, integrated employment as outlined in the Texas Administrative Code and current state guidelines for individuals with a mental illness. This role heavily involves community outreach to build relationships with local employers and schools, and includes advocacy, crisis services, individual and group skills training, and other tasks as assigned by leadership in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Counseling required
Licensed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (Can be obtained during training period)
Master’s level intern with two (2) years Human Services experience preferred
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and / or addiction issues desirable
Current driver’s license and a vehicle for use at work
Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred
Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
Knowledge of Office Suite
Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.
The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to handle money/make change
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships
Ability to work with skill in identifying problems
Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization’s privacy policies and regulations concerning this information
Able to define and display understanding of Trauma Informed Care Model and Principles. Safety, Transparency, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and Empowerment

Nice To Haves

Master’s level intern with two (2) years Human Services experience preferred
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and / or addiction issues desirable
Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred

Responsibilities

Provide case management and supported education and employment services
Monitor clients in home and community setting
Provide case management services
Provide coordination and referral services
Document services according to standards
Provides support and skills related to education and employment
Provide psychosocial rehabilitation
Teach basic living and social skills in natural setting
Teach coping skills for managing symptoms and for daily living and interactions
Document service delivery
Teach skills that will help person cope with emotional and behavioral problems
Complete documentation that meets billing standards
Provide crisis-problem solving assistance as needed
Evaluate problem
Offer choices
Assist to implement choice
Consult with family
Document service
Provide follow up and aftercare
Maintain documentation
Develop Care Plan
Diagnostic Form routed for update annually or as needed
Documentation must meet Medicaid standards for billing
Fee Assessment Annually
Client Rights, HIPPA documents annually
Complete Assessments according to time standards
Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Supports and promotes fellow co-workers, programs and administration.
Provides a positive image of the center and its philosophy.
Provides excellent customer service to clients and staff.
Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
Always maintains proper appearance and manner.
Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.
Compiles, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of TCC operations and requirements, including but not limited to HIPAA, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, all department and organization-wide policies, and Texas Administrative Code .
Maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA regulations.
Maintains current and accurate documentation.
Follows all TCC policies and procedures.
Follows and knows safety policies and procedures.
Attends all scheduled meetings and participates in these meetings.
Considers the impact of regulations in work that is produced and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.
Participates in TCC committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.
Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of client medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.
Attends required training and maintains current status of required training; and performs other duties as assigned.
Able to define and display understanding of Trauma Informed Care Model and Principles.
Be able to develop positive, working relationships with community stakeholders to enhance education and employment opportunities for the individuals we serve.