COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATE B-PEER, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT- CHARLOTTESVILLE (PT)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,325 - 43,435; Part time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring a part-time Community Services Associate - Peer Support Specialist. This role involves providing support to adults with serious mental illness, assisting with personal care, community resource access, and overall support.

Candidates should have experience in mental health and a high school diploma with relevant coursework. Salary ranges from $19.11 to $31.53 per hour based on credentialing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental illness.
• Knowledge of community resources and programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement self-care skills for consumers.
• Assist consumers in accessing community resources.
• Attend and represent the program in professional meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Supportive counseling techniques

Resource coordination

Observation and reporting

Education

High School or GED with relevant coursework

Job description

Position Details

REQ# 15200007-01

POSITION TITLE: Community Services Associate B- Peer Support Specialist

General Statement Of Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a Peer Support Specialist within the Housing program providing PSH services for adults with serious mental illness. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing and supporting consumers with self-care skills (health and safety, personal care, activities of daily living, and use of community resources). The incumbent will also assist consumers with support in accessing resources, monitor health, nutrition and physical condition, provide assistance with personal care, ADLS and use of community resources. He/she is expected to attend team meetings, other professional meetings, and represent the program to the community as needed.

The incumbent reports to the Program Manager for Housing for the schedule and assignment of work duties and is monitored, trained and supervised in the performance of his/her tasks by the Program Manager. He/she is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent must meet the minimum qualifications as mentioned.

Education

• High School or GED, with coursework in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field is required

Experience

• Working experience with adults with mental illness required

Certification / License

• Registered Peer Recovery Specialist preferred, able to obtain such registration within 12 months of employment required.
• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

KSAS

Knowledge of: Community resources and programs; interviewing and supportive counseling techniques; social casework techniques; human development and behavior;

Skills in: interviewing; observing, recording and reporting on an individual's functioning (observation of medication effects, i.e., alcohol and abuse); identifying and documenting a consumer's needs for resources, services and other support; using information from assessments, evaluations, observations and interviews to develop service plans; identifying services within the community and established service system to meet the individual's needs; formulating, writing and implementing individualized service plans to promote goal attainment for individuals; negotiating with consumers and service providers; coordinating the provision of services by diverse public and private providers; identifying community resources and organizations; coordinating resources and activities; using assessment tools (e.g., level of functional scale, life profile scale); non-punitive behavior; providing consultation; use of technology.

Abilities to: visit individuals in their households, which may require walking up and down steps, as well as occasionally assisting individuals with moving to new housing. Work may occasionally require the exertion of up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities. Demonstrate a positive regard for consumers and their families (e.g., treating consumers as individuals, allowing risk taking, avoiding stereotypes of individuals with mental health needs, respecting consumers’ and families’ privacy, believing consumers are valuable members of society); be persistent and remain objective; work as a team member, maintaining effective inter- and intra-agency working relationships; work independently, performing position duties under general supervision; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; drive defensively.

Hourly Salary Range

GRADE 8- Non-Credentialed: $19.11 - $28.66 per hour

GRADE 9- Credentialed: $21.02 -$31.53 per hour

Location

500 Old Lynchburg Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Schedule

Part-Time (Non-Exempt)