ACCS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach Counselor - North County Integrated Team C

Salary

USD $22.07 / Hr.

Description and Responsibilities

Adult Community Clinical Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service that is designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes, apartments, and in group living environments. Our services focus on helping people transition to a more independent environment while maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving personal goals. The teams are tight knit, supportive and multidisciplinary. Open Sky's talented clinicians, substance use counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff provide quality, compassionate care to the individuals served.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Counselor will provide support to people who are either deaf or hard of hearing and are diagnosed with a mental illness and / or substance use disorder and live on their own, or with families, in the community. They will act as a liaison between Persons served, community agencies, and families to coordinate treatment including employment and education entities, Care Coordination Entities, Emergency Service Providers, and outpatient clinics. Outreach Counselors encourage and empower individuals to see beyond and live beyond perceived limitations by providing them with the tools required for success.

Other Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver interventions identified on the Treatment Plan with supervision from licensed clinical staff.
• Implement activities that create opportunities for the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community
• Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help individuals socialize. Conduct both 1 : 1 and group activities geared toward increasing Persons' readiness to engage in rehabilitation.
• Ensure individuals have adequate financial support through assisting with finding gainful employment or applying for entitlements.
• Participate in the On-Call rotation.

Qualifications

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include :

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

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