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Req Number
DIR-22-00058
Location
BHS - IRP South (Franklinville, NJ)
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Openings
1
Category
Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Group counseling: plan, structure, facilitate pre-vocational groups maintaining focus on skill acquisition; monitors group attendance and individual progress and informs other counselors; identifies and obtains materials/supplies necessary to carry out group activities; identifies and accesses community resources to support group activities
Supportive and Rehabilitation counseling: identifies consumer target/problem areas and supports problem solving and practical plans for resolution; helps consumers articulate their experiences; supports consumer strengths and resources affirming, reality-testing, contact with experience, judgment, and connection with family, friends and community resources. Helps consumer develop realistic service plan and collaborates to achieve measurable objectives.
Service coordination: Refers and links consumers to Supported Employment; Facilitates coordination and communication among staff around pre-vocational needs; Involves/engages family and significant others in the recovery process and assists them in understanding the consumers illness coping with it and managing its effects. Consults with other service providers and documents their participation. Advocates on behalf of consumer and helps them do the same for themselves.
Documentation: Prepares and maintains accurate up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation, and as regulated by DMHAS.
Participates in Quality Improvement to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of pre-vocational services.
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Program Supervisor and Director of Partial Care Services.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Provides supervision to consumers with co-occurring disorders in the vocational and food service program.
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year experience in providing pre-vocational services such as Supported Employment or job coaching, vocational evaluation, welfare to work, community rehabilitation services, transitional employment, other work experience programs for consumers
And recent relevant training or possess a professional credential of any of the following:
Certified or Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, or Vocational Instructor as defined by the New Jersey State Board of Education.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: ServSafe Manager Certification and Valid Driver’s License is required.
MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of Mental Health Association of New Jersey’s Partial Care Pre-Vocational Training Series and completion of essential learning online training as deemed appropriate by Catholic Charities.
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Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Weekly Work Hours
40
Proposed Salary
$45-46K
Schedule
M-F, 8am to 4pm
This position is currently accepting applications.
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