Description

Compensation Range: $17/hr - $19/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits

We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Overview: Using a one to one and group person-centered counseling model, Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) program seeks to improve the functioning of individuals living with mental health diagnoses, histories of chemical and alcohol dependence, or physical disabilities, helping them achieve personal goals in the areas of recovery, employment or independent functioning. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the CORE Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist will provide CORE services to HARP eligible clients primarily for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) The CORE Counselor may also provide additional services such as CPST and empowerment services, as needed based on the candidates licensing and/or credentialing. Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is designed to assist an individual in improving their functional abilities to the greatest degree possible in settings where they live, work, learn, and socialize. Rehabilitation counseling, skill building, and psychoeducational interventions provided through PSR are used to support attainment of person-centered recovery goals and valued life roles. CORE services are intended to contribute to the reduction of unnecessary hospitalization/ institutional level of care and improved societal integration of those served. Service delivery is designed to be flexible and individualized and is focused on the promotion of skill development and identification of community supports in order to overcome deficits related to function and motivation.

Responsibilities: Collaborating with clients’ case manager or treatment team in determining the steps needed in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery Address behavioral health barriers that would prevent client from pursuing employment and educational goals Assist client with skill development related to academic survival skills, stress management, self-advocacy in the educational setting. Assist client in developing skills related to the job application and interview process and "soft skills" related to employment. Provide support in navigating application, enrollment, registration, and financial aid processes Connect client to job training and educational programs available in the community, disability rights and resources, tutoring, mentoring services, and social supports Facilitate Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups, if needed Support clients’ vocational/educational choices and assist them in choosing a job that matches their strengths, overcoming job-related anxiety by reviewing job applications, and providing interview tips. Keep progress notes and develop Individualized service plan based on client’s vocational/educational interests Hold case conferences as needed Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Based on a new hires credentialling or licensing. Opportunities to provide other CORE services such as Empowerment Peer Services or CPST Services may be available.