- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred. Preference given to bilingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
- Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by CCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and support needed in their community of choice.
- Ability to work in a therapeutic milieu setting.
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered, and strengths-based values, and principles and modalities
- Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
- Must complete all neccessary training with defined timelines upon hire including CPR, First Aid, and CPSS
- A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and access to a personal vehicle
- Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by CCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and support needed in their community of choice.
• Ability to work in a therapeutic milieu setting.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with program clients.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered, and strengths-based values, and principles and modalities
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles.
• Ability to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Typical Requirements:
One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred. Preference given to bilingual/bi-cultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Preferred /Required Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving Requirements:
May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject to
annual checks. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
Required Certifications:
CPR is required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid is required within two weeks of hire.
CPSS is required.
NET is required.