- A Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required. Master's degree in human services, Psychology or related preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential preferred.
- A minimum of five years experience in progressively responsible human services functions, of which three years have been in a supervisory capacity required.
- Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required.
- Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check. Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions encouraged to apply.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of people served by ACCS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice
• Skill in helping people integrate into the community through use of natural supports and basic community resources
• Knowledge of PS engagement strategies
• Knowledge of operational management and administrative systems and procedures
• Ability to form supportive, trusting relationships with PS and families
• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues of PS
• Knowledge of human, legal, and civil rights of PS
• Knowledge of the effects of prejudice (including internalized negative attitudes about oneself), discrimination, and oppression of people with psychiatric disorders, and the effects of poverty
• Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of formal and informal housing assessment skills and practices
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered and strengths-based values and principles
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally competent services. Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues of PS
• Ability to adhere to the standards of Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT); Housing First; Stages of Change; and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
• Skills and competence to follow and provide interventions for effective Treatment Plan interventions, and to ability to train residential staff to implement non-clinical aspects of
Treatment plans
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other Team members to address the needs of PS in the Treatment Plan
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Knowledge of documentation standards and requirements
Typical Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required. Master’s degree in human services, Psychology or related preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential preferred.
• A minimum of five years experience in progressively responsible human services functions, of which three years have been in a supervisory capacity required.
• Experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders required.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions encouraged to apply.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. 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 six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
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 PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, 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.
Additional Certifications Required:
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire