PSRC Worker

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides psycho-social/educational groups and community activities to adults with Mental Illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
•Facilitates psycho-educational groups to educate and assist consumers with coping skills, socialization, health management and development of adult daily living skills.
•Oversees community-based activities and outings with consumers.
•Assists with program development, i.e. creating new groups and activities, coordinating special events and outings, and soliciting for ticket donations.
•Assists with transporting consumers to and from the program as well as to various community destinations.
•Completes necessary documentation, including weekly PSR progress notes, case management notes, discharge summaries, etc.
•Provides support to consumers by providing face-to-face case management services, networking with other providers, and referring to outside agencies and community resources.
•Provides direction, support and resources to consumers to help them grow toward greater independence, autonomy and empowerment.
•Provides outreach services to consumers when they had been absent from the program.
•Oversees and ensures that PSR program meets accreditation requirements by maintaining food, kitchen and day room safety checklists
•Maintains required training and certifications.
•Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.
•Ensures consumers know their rights and responsibilities and are treated with dignity and respect.
•Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Education/Certifications:
•Bachelor's degree required, preferably in psychology, social services, or similar.
•CPR/First Aid Certification required
•Valid Driver's license and minimum state-required vehicle insurance required
•Class E driver's license required
•Reliable transportation required

Experience Required:
•No previous experience required, however 1 to 2 years prior similar experience preferred.

Required Knowledge:
•Knowledgeable of general behavioral health diagnosis and familiarity with trauma-informed care practices preferred.
•Knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and how to protect client confidentiality.
•Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook.

Skills/Abilities:
•Able to maintain an engaged, positive attitude in an ever-changing environment.
•Good customer services skills and an ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people.
•Effective in crisis situations, locating and coordinating services to assist consumers in crisis.