The Family Peer Specialist-Care Coordinator, an adult with lived experience as an individual or family member of a child with behavioral health challenges. They will provide support to consumers by engaging with families, incorporating their voice into treatment. Additionally, they will help to assess consumers’ needs and secure new services that are appropriate.
ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:1. Share peer perspective with treatment team helping to improve the life of the youth, family, or young adult.
2. Provide consumers with links to new services needed.
3. Ensure appropriate referrals to community resources and follow-up on these referrals.
4. Work with families to reduce stigmas, crisis, and overcome challenges.
5. Provide peer-led support to individuals experiencing mental health crises, struggles or behavioral health concerns, utilizing.
6. Attend staffing/meetings, as needed.
7. Provide support to consumers from the perspective of a peer.
8. Empower consumers to understand their role as a member of the treatment team.
9. Share peer perspective with treatment team helping to improve understanding of parent point of view.
10. Provide support and coaching during meetings.
11. Work with consumers to develop natural supports.
12. Complete SDOH with families.
13. Follow up with any needs identified on the SDOH providing support and connection with services.
14. Review Assessment for needs identified and connect consumer and families to services to address these needs.
15. Collect and input outcome data into computer system.
16. Identify and establish contact with community resources.
17. Maintain the resource spreadsheet by adding newly identified resources or changes in contact information.
18. Provide timely completion and follow up of Clinician and Directors requests for outreach and or connecting families to needed resources.
19. Escort families to appointments.
20. Complete home and community visits.
21. Represent program/Agency at community activities/fairs.
22. Meet service productivity expectations.
23. Complete all paperwork within specified time frames.
24. Maintain an understanding of agency policies and procedures.
25. Attend trainings as required by WES.
26. Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings in accordance with regulatory standards.
27. Adhere to WES’s Code of Ethics and comply with State Mental Health Code.
28. Participate in continuous quality assurance/program development.
29. Comply with WES standards for service delivery.
30. Maintain consumer confidentiality.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:1. A bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education. PLUS a minimum of one (1) year experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.)
OR
2. Be a registered nurse. OR
3. A high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science. PLUS two years paid experience in public or private human services with one year in direct client contact.
4. Lived experience as an individual, parent or primary caregiver who has raised or is raising a child with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder.
5. Preferred bilingual or multilingual skills.
6. Preferred experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
7. Valid FBI clearance, criminal history check and child abuse history clearance required.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & RELATIONSHIPS:The individual is to be supervised by the Director.
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS1. Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
2. Solid oral and written communication skills including, business writing, proper grammar and spelling.
3. Knowledge of community resources.
4. Good organization skills including the ability to prioritize work and manage conflicting deadlines.
5. The ability to work well with others.
6. The ability to handle conflicts with diplomacy and tact.
7. The ability to listen and evaluate objectively
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
GENERAL SIGN OFF:The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency policies. I have read and understand this explanation and job description.
Print Name:
Signature: Date:
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Short Term & Long Term Disability Read LessJOB TITLE: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker
Creative Therapeutic Specialties such as Music, Art, Dance and Recreation a plus!
Salary Range: $35,000-$40,000 dependent on experience.
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services facility based and/or in the community as assigned.
2. To provide groups/unit to enhance an individual’s knowledge to develop, enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning, working, and socializing.
3. To help individuals receive the level of and/or have access to the services/supports they choose, so that an individual can live in the environment of their choice.
4. To support PRS staff with service provision; participate in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans, group facilitation and daily documentation.
5. Provide goal directed community integrative activities to support the development of participant leisure and social skills.
6. To provide support and direction to overall program planning and development.
7. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants and staff.
8. To support the maintenance of a safe and open environment.
ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides and facilitates individual’s skill development and support which includes daily living, socialization, educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and leisure/recreation activities planning to include community integration and community connections.
2. Primary responsibility for facilitation of groups, individual supports to members and documentation.
3. Assists with special projects, reports and program planning
4. Provide support in program planning and development sessions as well as practice guidelines and standards
5. Maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individual.
6. Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor.
7. Participates in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis.
8. Establishes and maintains liaisons with other service providers to promote program coordination and enhance individual services.
9. Participates in relevant training to enhance professional growth, and development with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation services and evidence-based practices.
10. Provide supplemental coverage and/or fill-in for other programmatic services as needed
11. Serves as an advocate and encourages individuals to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process, including a mastery of skills.
12. Attends staff and other meetings as they relate to the individuals and their overall growth and development.
13. Performs other duties and responsibilities as they relate to the overall enhancement of program service delivery.
14. May require crisis intervention for emergency situations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs other duties and special projects assigned.
PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Associates degree and One (1) year of work experience in the mental health direct service, CPS certification one (1)year of volunteering or paid, or high School diploma/GED and two years’ work experience in Human Services, which one year must be in mental health direct services.OR
CPRP certification.COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Must have competent oral and written communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Strong computer skills are required, as well as internet research abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of mental health system and supports.Must be available for local travel. Participation in on call coverage as applicable.May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & RELATIONSHIPS:
1. The individual is to be supervised by the Program Manager /Lead Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
GENERAL SIGN OFF:
The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency policies.
I have read and understand this explanation and job description.
Print Name: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
Human Resources/Management Signature: _______________________ Date: ________
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term Disability Read LessThe individual occupying this position will perforn work in the community that supports establishing and building relationships with local CRC's, Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and other community providers and neighborhood associations in addition to, short- and long-term residential providers. services. These functions are directed at specific outcomes for program growth and participant support.
I. Participates in planning and implementation of special events and community outreach.
2. Marketing/Outreach Implementation
3. Liaison with community supporters, agencies/ organizations in public and non-profit sectors.
ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or c0Ill1nw1ities to identify the necessary resources and services.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, and or refer clients to community services to help them in recovery.
• Advocate and assist clients in navigating social service systems.
• Organize and promote community outreach programs and workshops to educate the community on available resources and services.
• Collaborate with other social workers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to address larger community issues.
• Document and maintain records of clients' cases, including services provided, assessments, and progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling in situations requiring immediate social service attention.
• Develop community programs to assist with social issues such as homelessness, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
• Work with other social workers, counselors, and health professionals to provide the best care for clients.
• Advocate and assist clients in navigating social systems.
• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Document and maintain records of clients' cases to or see the quality and timeliness of assessment, tracking and reporting accurate referral information.
• Provide support to admin staff and volunteers, students.
• Attends community resource and networking events.
• Participate in community and home visits to established members in program.
• Perform presentations and distribute information to community providers.
• Duties may include but are not limited to establishing goals and objectives for OMY intake unit.
Clinical/Rehabilitations Roles and Responsibilities.
Provides support for transitioning clients into services.
• Follow up with clients to ensure that their needs are met and to evaluate the effectiveness of their service plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling in situations requiring immediate social service attention. Work with individuals, families or groups to improve their circumstances and capacity to manage social and personal issues.
• Coordinate services v.rith referral sources and other community resources to ensure timeliness of treatment services.
Attends and participates in meetings, coordinating information and care requirements with other care providers.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Ex. (HIPPA, State regulations, County Mental Health regulations))
Assess daily admission and discharges program status.
Monitor the volume of referrals to ensure that referrals are processed in a timely manner.
Improve professional skills through continuing education, peer supervision, and individual supervision as needed.
• Refer clients and/or family members to community resources, as necessary.
Requirements
Prerequisites and Qualifications for The Position:
1. Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), psychology or a related field master's degree in social work (MSW) Psychology or a Social Science Degree and have a minimum of (1) years of experience in Community Work with nonprofit/ profit groups, organizations, and Volunteerism (Preferred)
2. Counseling experience with adults and or families diagnosed with mental i1lness and/or substance use.
3. Valid FBI clearance, criminal history check and child abuse history clearance required.
4. Participation in and completion of all CBH mandatory in-services (must be completed with three (3) months of hire and then annually from the date of the initial training).
5. Valid Pennsylvania Diiver's License.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term Disability Read LessThe Care Coordinator, meeting the requirements of a Case Manager, will provide supports to families as an adjunct to the clinical treatment. They will engage youth, families and other significant persons involved in the youth’s treatment in a collaborative relationship to promote positive outcomes. They will help to assess families’ needs and secure new services that are needed.
ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide coordination of all services for IBHS consumers and their families well as linkages to new services needed
2. Ensure appropriate referrals to community resources and follow-up on these referrals
3. Consult with and documents contact with IBHS consumers’ families and significant persons
4. Collect information surrounding referrals including but not limited to MTSS paperwork, IEP, discharge summaries, past evaluations, educational plans, treatment history, school behaviors, etc.
5. Perform reminder and follow-up calls for Level of Care Assessments and outside service appointments.
6. Update contact information in Credible
7. Complete social determinant of health scales (matrix) for all consumers, in the absence of a Family Peer Specialist
8. Invite and remind interagency meeting participants
9. Obtain and updates yearly all consents, tracking expirations to proactively complete
10. When needed, monitor consumers’ behaviors emphasize prevention rather than intervention.
11. Intervene when problem behaviors are exhibited, which includes but are not limited to counseling, removing them from the area, verbal prompts, securing the assistance of clinical staff, etc.
12. Prevent crisis however, when necessary, deescalate children in crisis
13. Collect outcome data for consumers and input outcome data into computer system
14. Follow up on all consumers needing hospitalization
15. Review Assessments and SDOH Matrix for needs identified and connect consumers and families to services to address these needs
16. Identify and establish contact with community resources and assist in resource mapping
17. Maintain the All IBHS excel resource spreadsheet by adding newly identified resources or changes in contact information
18. Complete home and community visits.
19. Provide timely completion and follow up of Clinician and Directors requests for connecting families to needed resources
20. Escort families to appointments
21. Execute discharge plan by making all referrals to community resources
22. Represent program/Agency at community activities/fairs
23. Meet service productivity expectations
24. Complete all paperwork within specified time frames
25. Maintain an understanding of agency policies and procedures
26. Attend and participate in supervision and staff meetings in accordance with regulatory standards
27. Adhere to WES’s Code of Ethics and comply with State Mental Health Code
28. Attend trainings as required by WES
29. Participate in and adhere to Individualized Training Plan
30. Participate in continuous quality assurance/program development
31. Comply with WES standards for service delivery
32. Maintain consumer confidentiality
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
1. A bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education. PLUS a minimum of one (1) year experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.)
OR
2. Be a registered nurse.
OR
3. A high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science. PLUS two years paid experience in public or private human services with one year in direct client contact.
4. Valid FBI clearance, criminal history check and child abuse history clearance required.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term Disability Read Less