What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSP position at CHANGE INCORPORATED?
Job Details
Job Location: CT
Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Description
These services include:
- Assess, develop, adjust, and re-evaluate the rehabilitation plan
- Respond to a crisis (face-to-face or telephonically)
- Provide psychiatric or substance abuse disorder psychoeducation
- Clarify goals, build skills, and provide support related to self-care, finances, shopping, leisure time, communication, transportation, nutrition, housekeeping, employment, education, community involvement, housing needs, personal safety, parenting, first aid, and problem-solving.
- Teaching recovery skills to prevent relapses, such as symptom recognition, coping with symptoms, emotional management, relaxation skills, self-administration, and appropriate use of medications, and preparation of illness-related advance directives.
- Development of skills for the purpose of accessing natural supports, self-help, and other advocacy resources, and health and wellness education.
- Maintain and upkeep documentation of each participant receiving work or education-related services
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Candidate shall hold either a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related specialty (may include special education or rehabilitation) OR hold a High School diploma or equivalent and have two years’ experience in the provision of mental health services (may include special education and/or services to persons with developmental disabilities) OR be a Certified Peer Specialist and possess:
- Willingness to work nights and/or weekends as needed
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and manage time appropriately
- Ability to work independently or with a team
- Ability to market services; network, negotiate with, and develop community resources
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Salary : $18 - $19