Support Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Eastampton Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO 3.2 weeks

Medical / Vision / Dental

403(b) match

9 holidays

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Training opportunities

Retention bonus

Résumé du poste

Legacy Treatment Services seeks a Support Specialist for Kairos House in Burlington County, NJ. The role delivers mental health services to adults in a respite setting, supervising residents and coordinating care with community resources.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, safe transport, and observing medication procedures. Shifts run weekdays from 1:00–9:00 PM or 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in mental health or health/human services or 1 year full-time experience with serious mental illness.
• AA/AS with 2 years' experience or high school diploma with 4 years' experience.
• Ability to collaborate with treatment team and community resources; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide mental health services to adults in a respite setting.
• Supervise residents and ensure safety and well-being.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed and coordinate with community providers.
• Transport residents in Agency vehicles and document care in EHR.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

CPR/First Aid

Formation

BA/BS in mental health or health/human services

AA/AS with 2 years experience

High school diploma with 4 years experience

Outils

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Kairos House - Burlington County, NJ 08060

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

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.

Role: Support Specialist

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

1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or 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

Qualifications

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 defined as “activity in a supportive role with an individual providing assistance, advice, guidance or instruction in completing activities of daily living or coping with ongoing stressful life circumstances.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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