Community Support Specialist - Adult Criminal Justice Team

Job Description :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.

2. Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies).

3. Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure / recreation / socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA / NA meetings, school, job placement).

4. Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.

5. Serves as "ambassador" of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS's services and programming.

6. Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer).

7. Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems.

8. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques).

9. Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.

10. Supervises self-administered medication, serving as the program's "point person" for supervised self-administered medication (SSAM), or administers medication, depending on the specific clinical program's protocols.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of all required trainings within 6 months of hire date.
• Successfully complete, within six months of hire, the department led or approved training program per Medicaid regulations.

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

Time Type : Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Medical Coverage

Competitive Compensation Packages

Tuition Assistance Plans

Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. ( 10 Paid Holidays )