Assistant Group Leader - PROS Services

Familyres; Oakdale (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Familyres is seeking a Group Leader Assistant in Oakdale, NY, to provide therapeutic services to individuals with mental health challenges. You will assist with admissions, assessments, and group services while helping individuals achieve their life goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least six months of experience in the mental health field. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months of professional experience in the mental health or human services field.
• Valid driver's license required to transport supported individuals.
• No convictions for crimes precluding work with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to individuals attending PROS.
• Work with caseload of 12-18 individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Help develop Individualized Action Plans reflecting participants' goals.

Skills

Functional proficiency in spoken and written English

Computer skills and ability to learn applications

Proficient writing skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time.

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of PROS Manager, the Group Leader Assistant is responsible for providing quality therapeutic services to the individuals who attend PROS. The Group Leader Assistant helps with admissions, assessments, groups, and individual mental health services while working with the individuals on their caseload to help them achieve life goals. The Group Leader Assistant works as part of an interdisciplinary team within PROS and may participate in committees, work groups, and other partnerships external to the program.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with assigned caseload of approximately 12-18 individuals.
• Under the supervision of professional PROS staff, provides 1:1 and group services to adults with mental health diagnoses.
• Completes various assessments integral to the development of treatment plans.
• Works alongside assigned caseload to develop Individualized Action Plans that reflect the participant’s life goals.
• Develops and implements curriculums to meet the needs of the individuals within the program.
• Assists with screenings, intakes, and admissions responsibilities.
• Participates in external marketing and program related events and initiatives, as requested.
• Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse toward the people we support
• Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed/processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL FREE EMPLOYEES

• Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
• Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
• Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
• Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
• Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
• Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:
• A minimum of six (6) months of professional experience in the mental health or human services field required.
• Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications:
  • Not required, training will be provided upon hire as needed
• Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
• Functional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Computer skills and the ability to learn and use multiple applications
• Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Other Requirements:
• Valid driver's license and satisfy criteria to be an agency driver required.
• No convictions for crimes that preclude a person from working with members of a vulnerable population

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed in-person at the program site with some travel to transport supported individuals required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours).
• Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed.
• Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.

FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website www.familyres.org