Forensic Community Engagement Specialist

Sphs Group; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discounts

Career Advancement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with potential for age

Generous time off

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc. in Monessen, PA seeks a Program Specialist to implement and monitor consumer rehabilitation plans and assist in daily operation of program activities.

You will develop housing permanency and stabilization plans, work on an interdisciplinary team to expand housing, education and employment options, advocate to reduce barriers, maintain client records, and provide on-call support for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited college.
• Ability to obtain vital information during interviews to inform recommendations.
• Knowledge of financial entitlement programs and social services.
• Must obtain Criminal History from PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprints.
• Must not be excluded from Medicare/Medicaid or any federal health care program.

Responsibilities

• Develop housing permanency and stabilization plans with individuals.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to expand housing, education and employment options.
• Advocate to reduce barriers including housing, income, education, employment, and benefits.
• Maintain client case records and submit required forms accurately and timely.
• Maintain communication with external programs and community resources.
• Provide on-call availability for housing emergencies and technical assistance to residential staff.
• Adhere to policies, laws, regulations and ethics including confidentiality.

Skills

Interviewing

Entitlement knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Monessen, PA 15062

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Tuition Discounts
• Career Advancement

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Overall Function

Implements and monitors consumer rehabilitation plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.

Essential Functions

• Works with individuals to develop housing permanency and stabilization plans.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, to assist in the following:
  • improving social functioning and expanding education and employment options with individuals who have past or current legal involvement.
  • increasing access to housing options and positive social supports in their local communities.
  • supporting skill development to increase self-reliance and independence.
• Acts as an advocate to assist with reducing barriers, including but not limited to housing, income, education, employment, and cash and non-cash entitlement benefits.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares, and submits all required program forms, reports and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate and regular communication with external programs and community resources.
• Provides "on-call" availability for both housing emergencies and technical assistance to residential staff.
• 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

• 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 from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Service 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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