Youth Community Support Worker

Immediate opening for Full-Time, In-Home Community Support Worker. Willowbrook, Inc. is a contract provider of children’s services for Beacon Mental Health in Clay, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.

Summary of Position: Provides therapeutic case management to children diagnosed with emotional and behavioral problems. This service is provided in a community-based program, primarily in the family’s home, assisting the client and their family to improve daily living skills and overall functioning, as well as managing the symptomology of mental illness. Also involves coordinating services with all other agencies providing services to the client and family.

Primary Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides community based services to assigned caseload, utilizing independent judgment and decision-making regarding appropriate treatment needed.
• Provides Crisis intervention to consumer’s experiencing a psychiatric or substance use related crisis and utilize clinical judgment in recommending appropriate treatment recommendations, including the need for hospitalization or residential treatment.
• Maintains ongoing contact with hospitalized clients including participation in staffing and discharge planning so that consumers can successfully reintegrate into their living environment.
• Completes progress notes in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.
• Updates Person-Centered strengths based treatment plans reflecting consumer’s life goals and individualized choices.
• Problem solves issues related to housing and housing crisis, accessing community resources to assist with basic needs as well as emergency situations, advocate for consumers in regards to receiving proper health care, and assist consumers in resolving matters of significance.
• Provides stage- based interventions to consumers experiencing co-occurring conditions, and utilize motivational interviewing skills. Make referrals as needed to substance abuse counselor or substance abuse treatment provider and maintain communication in regards to treatment progression.
• Provides active outreach to persons who may be reluctant to engage and begin to develop a working alliance towards understanding their individual concerns and needs.
• Completes risk assessments and Crisis plans and all other required paperwork in accordance with agency policy and guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.
• Maintains required training and certifications.
• Maintains required agency productivity standards.
• Attends and participate in weekly team meetings and monthly all staff meetings.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachleor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field, with work related experience.
• Master's degree preferred

Required Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis and symptoms.
2. General knowledge of community resources and/or the willingness to research as needed

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to use and troubleshoot basic business equipment.
• The ability to interact with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and timeliness in project output.
• The ability to maintain a high level of client confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize tasks for optimum efficiency.

Compensation:

$44,000 - $51,000 paid on a fee-for-service basis

Health Insurance, 401(k), Section 125 plan, Dental, Vision, Life

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Riverside, MO 64150 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $51,000