OMHC - DC - Community Support Worker - DC Hope Center (69652)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40+ Benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a Community Support Worker in Washington, DC to conduct community support activities and assist consumers with rehabilitation goals under an individualized service plan. The role involves extensive community outreach and working in consumers’ natural settings.

Responsibilities include direct service, referrals, documentation, and collaboration with the Treatment Team.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with 2 year of study or 3 years’ experience in a relevant human services field.
• Minimum 1 year of related human service activities/experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluent is required to serve Spanish-speaking demographic

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 adults
• Assist the consumer in developing interpersonal and community coping skills
• Assist in relapse and symptom management planning
• Prepare Individualized Service Plan with measurable objectives
• Provide and coordinate referrals for consumer needs
• Conduct visits to consumer's job site, home, or other settings
• Transport consumers as needed
• Maintain documentation per MHRS/VOAC standards
• Meet weekly with Treatment Team and provide progress notes
• Meet weekly/monthly productivity of 400 units

Skills

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Community outreach

Multicultural sensitivity

Communication skills (oral and written

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Electronic time punches

Electronic medical records

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: DC Behavioral Health Services - Washington, DC, Position Type: Full Time - 40 Plus Benefits, Education Level: High School Diploma Obtained, Salary Range: $59000.00 - $59000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Flex Shift, Job Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Support Worker is responsible for conducting community support activities in accordance with VOA Chesapeake’s operation as a Core Service Agency. In this role, the Community Support Worker provides consumer services that are essential for assisting the consumer in the achievement of rehabilitation and recovery goals as defined in the consumer’s Individualized Service Plan. Approximately 90% of the time, the Community Support Worker will be engaged in activities out in the community and/or the consumers’ natural setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 adults
• Assist the consumer in the development of interpersonal and community coping skills.
• Assist the consumer in the development of relapse and symptom management strategies and plans.
• Participate in the preparation of the Individualized Service Plan with specific, measurable, behavioral objectives, and action plans.
• Provide and coordinate referrals to make sure that the consumer receives the requested assistance.
• Conducts visits to the consumer’s job site, home, hospital room and other natural settings.
• Transport consumers in personal vehicle as needed
• Transport or coordinate transportation for consumers as needed
• Adheres to Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s documentation requirements
• Documents all billable activities IAW MHRS/VOAC Standards
• Meet weekly with the Treatment Team to discuss programmatic issues.
• Turn in billing/Progress notes weekly
• Establish and maintain a community resources and referral index.
• Provide crisis intervention to consumers as necessary.
• Perform duties as outlined in Program’s Operation Manual.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Meet assigned weekly/monthly productivity requirements (400 units per month)

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or GED required with 2 year of study at an institution of higher education or 3 years’ experience in a relevant human services field.
• A minimum requirement of at least 1 year of related human service activities/experience
• Experience working in a community based and multicultural setting is preferred.
• Ability to develop an effective working relationship with the consumer population.
• The ability to be a self-started and work independently with limited supervision at times
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to relate to individuals making significant life decisions.
• The ability to multitasks and handle a non-traditional work environment.
• Possess strong organizational skills, and have strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook Email, and other systems i.e. electronic time punches, electronic medical records etc.
• Valid Driver’s license
• CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired and maintained once employed
• Because this position heavily supports our Spanish-speaking demographic, native-level or full professional fluency in both English and Spanish is a requirement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
• The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
• Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
• Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally, ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

• Improve or increased stability in the consumer’s level of functioning.
• Insures that each consumer’s individualized needs are met.
• Insures that all documentation pertaining to consumer services is completed in compliance with agency policies and funding source requirements.
• Presents a positive image to the residents and public.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.