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

Chimes•Exton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential through educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health services. These services are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates, taking a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving lives. In this role, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions and the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers. The position is Full-Time, Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (with flexible scheduling), located in Exton, PA, within the Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, accredited by the Joint Commission, provides a comprehensive range of services for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, they provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Requirements

An Associate's Degree and 2 years of work experience in mental health direct service and/or Case Management experience
Criminal Clearance
Fingerprint federal criminal history
Valid Driver’s License
Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Nice To Haves

CPRP certification

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