This position is responsible for supporting individuals in behavioral health services by using therapeutic techniques and advocacy to empower clients, promote recovery, and connect them with resources by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties
Conduct outreach in the community; locate individuals identified as very high risk in order to engage them and enroll in services, respond on-site to gun violence hospitalizations and provide support to victims and families
Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with each client and use influence to help clients make better decisions including desisting from violence
Case management: develop Life Plans with each client and document all case management efforts, update individual case files, and make all required entries into the data management system
Job Duties
Provides support to individuals in need of behavioral health services.
Conducts assessments and develops individualized treatment plans.
Implements evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques.
Monitors progress and makes necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for our clients.
Provides crisis intervention and support during emergencies or high-stress situations.
Advocates for clients and connects them with appropriate community resources.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and progress.
Facilitates group sessions and peer support meetings to foster a sense of community and shared experiences among clients.
Educates clients on self-care practices and coping strategies to empower them to manage their mental health and well-being.
Provides mentorship and guidance to new peers joining the program, helping them navigate their roles and responsibilities.
Acts as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
Maintains confidentiality and upholds ethical standards in all client interactions, ensuring a safe and trusting environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience/Education
A high school diploma or GED is required for this role. In addition to the education requirement, this position requires a minimum of two years of related work or lived experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.
This position requires regular (21-50% of the position) travel related to the job duties above. Travel will primarily consist of day trips.
Qualifications
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
What We Offer
POIC offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.
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