Offsite Community Integration Specialist

Vesta,-Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid training

PTO & sick leave

403(b) plan

Job summary

Vesta, Inc. seeks an individual to provide behavioral health services in California, MD, with primary focus in community, home, and center settings. Responsibilities include helping clients develop independent living skills, social skills, illness management, and coordinating benefits.

Hours are primarily part-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm, with some evenings; travel to nearby counties may be required as the service area expands.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health and Human Services field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits for adults and adolescents in office and home/community settings.
• Facilitate groups.
• Collaborate weekly with CPRP team.
• Navigate and connect clients to community resources and benefits.
• Complete the DLA-20 assessment.

Skills

Home/community visits

Group facilitation

Team collaboration

Community resource navigation

DLA-20 assessment

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Coaching & teaching

Education

Degree in Health and Human Services field

Tools

DLA-20 assessment tool

Job description

Vesta, Inc. is a not for profit, financially sound, mental health company which is expanding throughout the Maryland area. Vesta provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare to include clinic, day program, and residential homes for those suffering from mental health disorders.

Vesta, Inc. is currently seeking an individual to work in the community, home, and our center in California, MD with individuals and families suffering from mental illness in an effort to enhance their quality of life. Service area is primarily St. Mary's County but could require some travel to Charles and Calvert Counties, as we are looking to expand our service area. Services provided are to be individualized and based upon a detailed needs assessment. This individual would provide services to assist clients with learning and developing independent living skills, social skills, illness management and strategies, and self-care skills. Support is also to be provided to clients with accessing and coordinating benefits, additional services, and community-based resources.

Hours are flexible, Primarily Part-time Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings availability

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Health and Human Services field; and/or
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the behavioral health field
• Valid Driver’s License; and reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

SKILLSET:

• Conduct visits for adults and adolescents, utilizing a blend of onsite (office) and offsite (home/community) services.
• Facilitating Groups
• Be available to come to the office at least once a week for team meetings and collaborative sessions with the CPRP team.
• Navigate and connect clients to relevant community resources, offering guidance to support their vocational, educational, family, social, and daily life choices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in completing the DLA-20 assessment tool.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients at all times
• Attention to detail and follow through
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity to the Microsoft products
• Able to coach and teach with the purpose to obtain outcomes

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: Payment will be structured on a fee-for-service basis, meaning compensation will be provided monthly per completed service rather than an hourly or salaried rate.

Other Compensation:Employees are eligible for bonuses (variable, depending on company and individual performance) and paid training.

PTO/Sick Leave: New employees can accrue up to 96 hours of PTO in the first year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked). Employees can accrue up to 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked).

Retirement: 403(b) plan participation available at hire. Employer matching after 1000 hours of service. Discretionary employer contributions are given at least once a year.

Health Benefits: Fee-for-service employees are eligible for benefits once they obtain full or part-time status. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision (single and family), flex-spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care).

Company-Paid Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Long-Term Disability and Basic Life/AD&D. All employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Short-Term Disability coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities