Community Recovery & Skills Specialist (Mental Health)

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Generous PTO Plan

Free Virtual Fitness Classes

Job summary

Apis Services, Inc. is seeking a Community Recovery Specialist to provide daily support for residents in a 10-bed long-term structured psychiatric unit in Quakertown, PA. The role focuses on skill-building for independent living and community integration, guided by psychiatric rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, documenting activities, attending team meetings, and ensuring compliance with procedures while demonstrating professionalism and compassion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with individuals diagnosed with mental health or IDD.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Criminal record clearances as dictated by programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in skill building for independent living, employment, education, money management, medication management, transportation, meal prep and housing searches.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and accompany them as needed.
• Apply Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles, phase system, and service planning to support community integration.
• Document groups and individual outings; participate in weekly team meetings and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with programmatic and corporate procedures; model professionalism and compassion.

Skills

Mental health experience

Driver's license

Criminal record clearances

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Apis Services, Inc. is seeking a Community Recovery Specialist to provide daily support for residents in a 10-bed long-term structured psychiatric unit in Quakertown, PA. The role focuses on skill-building for independent living and community integration, guided by psychiatric rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, documenting activities, attending team meetings, and ensuring compliance with procedures while demonstrating professionalism and compassion.