Support Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

403(b) employer match

Agency holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training opportunities

Retention bonus

Job summary

Kairos House, operated by Legacy Treatment Services in Burlington County, NJ, seeks an Entry level Support Specialist to provide mental health services in a respite setting. Responsibilities include supervision, crisis intervention, and coordinating with community resources for recovery support.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or higher education in health/mental health fields, with varying levels of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education levels and experience as stated in the job details.
• BA/BS in mental health or related field preferred; alternatives listed.
• Experience with serious mental illness and residential care noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to adults in a respite setting.
• Supervise residents and perform crisis interventions as needed.
• Link consumers to community mental health and substance abuse providers.
• Transport consumers and document care in EHR systems.
• Maintain safety procedures and participate in treatment planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Social skills

Team collaboration

Medication observation

CPR

Education

BA/BS in mental health

AA/AS with 2 years experience

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

EHR

MSDS

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Kairos House - Burlington County, NJ 08060
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Category: Entry Level

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training.

The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers. Provides social skills groups related to the consumer's individual needs. Transports consumers in Agency vehicles. Understands medication procedures for the purpose of observing the administration of medications. Must understand the use of Electronic Health Record for chart documentation. Must be aware of all safety procedures along with review of MSDS manuals. Utilizes Safe Crisis Management (SCM), CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed. Must work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

Hours: 4:00 pm-12:00 am; Monday-Friday

Benefits

3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 403(b) employer match with employee participation 9 Agency-paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment Training opportunities provided throughout the year Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff

Education/Experience: BA/BS degree must be in mental health discipline or health / human services or 1-year full time experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness. AA/AS with 2 years' experience or high school diploma with 4 years' experience. Employees must demonstrate the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to consumers, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program; the ability to support constructive consumer-family visitation and consumer involvement in community activities; the temperament to work with, and care for, adults with special needs, as appropriate; and the ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders. Related work or life experience is defines as "activity in a supportive role with an individual providing assistance, advice, guidance or direction in completing activities of daily living or coping with ongoing stressful life circumstances."

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.