Masters Required Living Room Community Support - Franklin Park, United States - Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center

Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center

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Franklin Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

LEYDEN FAMILY SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

POSITION TITLE (Full-Time)
Living Room Community Support Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
Master's Degree in field of Behavioral Science and documented internship working with people diagnosed with mental illness or obtaining Master's degree in the next 3 months

REPORTS TO
Living Room Supervisor

Director of Mental Health

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide behavioral health care services and supports to guests and collateral contacts. Works both at Leyden Living Room (LLR) and on an outreach basis in the local community.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the LLR Supervisor and/or Director of Mental Health.
Adhere to Leyden administrative policies and federal and state regulations, including Illinois Rule 50.
Living Room Hours are 24/7. This shift seeks employees for the 9am9pm shift. Any employee training will be conducted during the daytime.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Design and implement policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Living Room Supervisor and Director of Mental Health.
Work as a part of the LLR to provide crisis intervention and stabilization, community support, and case management services onsite, which includes day/evening, rotating weekends, and rotating holidays.
Participate and assist in the daily operations and activities of the Living Room
Provide reports to LLR as requested
Evaluate and screen individuals to help determine needed services and support
Provide all services and supports with sensitivity to age and cultural diversity
Provide case management services, including but not limited to: housing, entitlements, access to healthcare and assisting in the development of guest independent living skills
Participate in the design and implementation of programs and activities as needed.
Be available for afterhours consultation and crisis response
Participate in crisis intervention as needed and response within a reasonable amount of time depending on the nature of the crisis. Examples include but are not limited to psychiatric/medical hospitalization, safety issues, etc.
Participate in team staff meetings
Participate in the development of treatment interventions
Coordinate treatment with other agency program staff
Complete all Agency and state agency records and forms according to specific guidelines
Assist in identification and achievement of unit goals
Assume responsibility for continued professional growth
Represent the Agency to community groups and service providers
Maintain and facilitate relationships with community agencies and resources
Interpret Agency services to community groups and service providers

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires safely lifting or moving up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis, for example movement of materials, files or texts.
Regular requirement to stand, and sit for long periods, with some walking, occasional bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling.
Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
Master's Degree Required

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Leyden Family and Mental Health Center Agency does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law or ordinance.

A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. The agency will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Pay:
$ $26.92 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: