Community Engagement Specialist

C A R E CENTER INC; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

C A R E CENTER INC is seeking a Part-Time Evening/Weekend position in Butler, PA. Responsibilities include implementing client service plans and providing supportive counseling.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, along with relevant mental health experience. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Must have relevant work experience in mental health direct service.
• CPS certificate and criminal history clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors client service plans.
• Provides supportive counseling and life skills training.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and develops individualized service plans.

Skills

Supportive counseling

Psychosocial assessments

Knowledge of financial entitlement programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

CPS certificate

Job description

Job Location: Butler LTSR - Butler, PA 16001

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Evening/Weekend

The CARE Center, Inc.

Overall Function

Implements and monitors client service plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.

Essential Functions

• Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of clients to develop and update individualized Service Plans.
• Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.
• Serves as advocate to identify and assess entitlement resources and available social and vocational services.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate communication with internal and external programs and community resources.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university with one year experience preferred; associate degree with 1 year experience in mental health direct service; or a high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental health direct service.
• CPS certificate and one additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.

Available Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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