Conexio is Hiring a Residential Services Associate-Mental Health Group Homes Sussex County Near Millville, DE
Conexio Care-Residential Services Associate-Mental Health Group Homes Sign on bonus for all Full time positions Today, Conexio Care serves as one of Delaware's largest nonprofits, collaborating with government, community, corporate, and other philanthropic partners to maximize services for our state's most vulnerable The Program Ambassador is a member of the clinical team who assists clients and guests in gaining access to safe, timely, and quality services. POSITION STATEMENT: This member of the multidisciplinary team has the responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment. Provides individual support, substance abuse services, family support, services linkage, daily living skills support, assistance with self-administration of medication, employment support, social-leisure support, and other activities as assigned under the supervision of a mental health professional
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
Direct Duties:
Participates in treatment planning and case conferences with other staff of the community support program and with other agencies.
Completes all assigned tasks from the daily schedule which may include: maintaining a therapeutic alliance with clients referring and linking clients to all needed services provided outside the agency and following up to see that said services are delivered;
Coordinating the provision of medical and vocational services;
Coordinating overall independent living assistance services and working with community agencies to develop needed resources including housing, employment options, and income assistance;
Providing support and consultation with consumer's family;
Providing in-home services including ADL training, medication assistance and training, social support and home management assistance;
Providing supportive counseling.
Documents and keeps other staff, clinical coordinators, and Program Director informed of all changes in the consumer's mental or social status.
Carries primary or secondary cell phone as assigned and responds to after hour and emergency calls in accordance with program directives.
Provides education and works as an advocate for persons served in the community.
Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma
At least two years of experience supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
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