Residential Caseworker

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (24 days first year)

Birthday day off

7 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and LTD insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a full-time Community Support Specialist to deliver services through the CPRC program. The role includes coordinating mental health services, assessing client adjustment, and linking with community resources to prevent hospitalization during crises.

Working hours generally Monday–Friday with some evenings as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent experience, a valid MO driver’s license, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited university; or
• Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or
• Four years of qualifying experience.
• Valid Driver's License - Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents) and current auto insurance.
• Travel in own vehicle is required.
• Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide community support services to children and adult clients enrolled in CPRC program.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned including in the community and during hospitalizations.
• Document all interactions with clients in adherence to agency guidelines and complete all documentation prior to the agency specified deadline.
• Maintain direct services productivity in accordance with assigned caseloads.
• Provide training/education to clients in daily living skills.
• Maintain positive attitude toward agency and clientele.
• Monitor completion of treatment plan goals and objectives and maintain contact with treatment team regarding progress and any concerns.
• Refer to appropriate resources within the community to assist clients in maintaining/improving their functionality and to develop a personal support system.
• Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
• Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifying experience (4 years)

Driver's license

Job description

Full Time: Non - Exempt

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Some evenings may be required as necessary dependent upon agency and client need.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.40 per hour

Note: Pay will vary dependent upon prior experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited university; or
• Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or
• Four years of qualifying experience.
• Valid Driver's License - Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents) and current auto insurance.
• Travel in own vehicle is required.

Note: Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or developmental disabilities.

The Ridgeway Program

Ridgeway is a ten bed, all female, Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS) that provides a high level of direct service and supports for individuals living with chronic mental health diagnoses (i.e., anxiety, bi-polar, depression, personality disorders, etc.) that often involve severe behavioral and emotional issues resulting in guardianship.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of community support services for assigned clients within the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (CPRC). These activities include coordination of delivery of mental health services, assessment and monitoring of client adjustment, resource development and linkage with community providing crisis response to reduce risk of hospitalization of clients in crisis. This position functions as a professional staff member of a multi disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and treatment services to clients with chronic psychiatric disorders.

Job Duties:

• 1. Provide community support services to children and adult clients enrolled in CPRC program.
• 2. Maintain a caseload as assigned including in the community and during hospitalizations.
• 3. Document all interactions with clients in adherence to agency guidelines and complete all documentation prior to the agency specified deadline.
• 4. Maintain direct services productivity in accordance with assigned caseloads.
• 5. Provide training/education to clients in daily living skills.
• 6. Maintain positive attitude toward agency and clientele.
• 7. Monitor completion of treatment plan goals and objectives and maintain contact with treatment team regarding progress and any concerns.
• 8. Refer to appropriate resources within the community to assist clients in maintaining/improving their functionality and to develop a personal support system.
• 9. Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
• 10. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc. please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.