Community Engagement Specialist

C A R E CENTER INC; Donora (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Discounts

Career Advancement

Job summary

The Care Center, Inc. is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to work in Washington County, focusing on supportive housing initiatives.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, developing and updating Individualized Treatment Plans, and collaborating with a mental health treatment team. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, with strong interview and entitlement knowledge, and be able to obtain required state and FBI clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• In your role as a Community Engagement Specialist, you will work primarily in the field and help consumers develop and update Individualized Treatment Plans.
• In addition, you will serve as a member of the Mental Health Treatment Team and maintain communication with external programs and community resources.

Skills

Interviewing

Entitlement knowledge

External communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Galleton Commons - Donora, PA 15033

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Day

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Tuition Discounts
• Career Advancement

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions

Washington County Supportive Housing

Supportive housing is a successful, cost-effective combination of affordable housing with services that helps people live more stable, productive lives. Supportive housing works well for people who face the most complex challenges-individuals and families who have very low incomes and serious, persistent issues that may include substance use, mental illness, and may also be homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

A Support Housing Community Engagement Specialist is someone who helps individuals maintain and keep their home with the community. In your role as a Community Engagement Specialist, you will work primarily in the field and help consumers develop and update Individualized Treatment Plans. In addition, you will serve as a member of the Mental Health Treatment Team and maintain communication with external programs and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.

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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