PACT Resource Specialist

Vinfen; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-based nonprofit seeks a Resource Specialist to join the multidisciplinary team for assertive community treatment. The role involves rehabilitation support, treatment planning, and educational outreach. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, generous paid time off, and professional development programs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

15 days of Vacation and 12 Paid Holidays

Education Assistance and Student Loan Payment Programs

Professional Development programs and CEUs

Retirement savings programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience with adults dealing with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Ability to transport clients in an insured vehicle.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the individual treatment team.
• Participate in comprehensive assessments of persons served.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime and weekend hours.

Skills

Strong commitment to rights

Ability to establish trust

Independent work

Teamwork in multi-disciplinary settings

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology or related field

Tools

Valid US driver's license

Job description

Description

Schedule:Mon, Wed-Fri 8 am-6 pm or Mon - Fri 8 am-4 pm, Rotating weekends required

Salary:$53,485 / year

Sign On Bonus:$5000; $1666 upon completion of 30 days, $1666 upon completion of 6 months, $1667 upon completion of 9 months

The Resource Specialist works as part of the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) multidisciplinary team and has the responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; monitors symptoms; assists in assessments and development of the persons served Individual Action Plan (IAP); educates team on recovery and rehabilitation practices and acts as a resource on community resources including social/recreational and benefits.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the individual treatment team for an assigned number of persons served.
• Participate in the persons served-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis, physical and dental health, use of drugs or alcohol, education, employment, social development and functioning, activities of daily living as well as family structure and relationships
• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
• Participate in Daily Organizational Meeting (DOM) and Individual Treatment Team (ITT) meetings
• Participate in providing treatment and dual diagnosis services
• Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime and weekend hours with clinical supervision and support
• Other duties as required

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology or related field strongly preferred. In some cases experience may be substituted for education
• Two to three years experience with adults dealing with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or with individuals with similar needs
• Strong commitment to the right and ability of program person served to live, work, and seek supports as the general population at large
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with program persons served
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months. Additionally, this position requires a fully insured vehicle that you will use in the course of your daily work. You must be willing to transport clients in your vehicle.
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, professional licensure and driving record check.
• All candidates must be able to be CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire