- Conducts skills building groups and other activities to empower program participants,under the guidance of the Program Director or designee;
- Provides coaching and mentoring services that help program participants to integrateinto their community and become successful, productive residents;
- Acts as an advocate on behalf of their assigned program participant(s);
- Attends and participates in training activities and meetings as required;
- Supervises program participants under the direction of the Program Director ordesignee, reporting unusual changes as they occur;
- Facilitates mentoring, discipline, safety, and observation of participants;
- Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations,ensuring program participant, staff, and visitor safety;
- Participates in 24/7 coverage by working a flexible schedule, properly tracking hoursworked, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time;
- Transports participants to school or medical appointments as required (if authorized);
- Monitors participant whereabouts to be sure they remain on WestCare property, orhave appropriate paperwork needed to leave WestCare property;
- Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants,participating where appropriate;
- Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order;
- Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goalsof WestCare Foundation;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Relevant certification and/or licensure is preferred; preference will be given to certified candidates;
- Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience and Competencies:
- Two (2) years experience in workforce development, counseling, social work, or comparable field is required;
- Two (2) or more years working in a behavioral health environment is preferred;
- Ability to effectively coach and provide guidance is required;
- Experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders preferred;
- Ability to form and maintain effective, professional, and positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and program participants required;
- Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team required;
- Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion required;
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor required;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
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Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support
