CSPECH Worker

Job Summary:

The CSPECH Worker is a vital member of the Program Team at Steppingstone Inc. This role involves performing a range of duties, including administration of program record-keeping, conducting interviews, intakes, developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized service plans, case reviews, and advocacy. The CSPECH Worker will also engage in home visits and community outreach, requiring a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct street outreach to engage chronically homeless individuals
Perform screening and intake interviews to determine consumer eligibility for services
Provide consumer program orientation on services and requirements
Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender and culturally responsive and trauma informed
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment/service plans with each assigned consumer
Assist consumers with locating, obtaining, and maintaining housing while advocating and mediating with landlords
Possess knowledge of effective treatment modalities such as cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed techniques
Meet, collaborate, and coordinate services with probation/parole, employment, and educational agencies, Department of Children and Families (DCF), human services providers, medical and primary care, clinical mental/behavioral health, and family support
Link consumers to services provided by community-based organizations such as peer support groups, legal services, nutritional counseling, HIV rapid-retesting, and Hepatitis B and C testing and other sexually transmitted infections
Assist consumers with enrollment to obtain health insurance, Medicaid, and other benefits such as SNAP, SSI/SSDI, and TANF
Provide consumer education in finances, housing stability, behavioral and primary health, life skills, and all aspects of addiction and related life domains
Provide crisis intervention by assessing severity of the episode, de-escalating the consumer, referring to the emergency response team as needed, and developing a safety plan to assist in resolving the crisis
Assist with resume writing, interview skills, employment search, and enrollment into employment/educational programs
Develop and coordinate discharge planning with consumer, family, housing, and other community providers
Maintain an ongoing awareness of consumer's mental health status and add services to maintain a therapeutic level of care as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university
Minimum of two years of related work experience providing services to homeless individuals and families affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders
Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records, and data collection
Valid driver's license due to business-related travel at least 50% of the time

Work Environment:

The work environment is that of an average busy home. Ensure safety through fire drills and emergency evacuations. Ensure a safe workplace to reduce potential risk of violence. Ensure a safe and clean program addressing and communicating any facility issues. Observe all health and safety requirements, including Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Abide by the Hazard Communication policy and the disposal of hazardous waste. Abide by the Bloodborne Pathogens/Universal Precautions policy and procedure. Adhere to all emergency evacuation procedures

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