Direct Service Worker-Male Only at Advocates

Overview*Starting rate $18.50/hour*Come join the Advocates team as a Direct Service Worker! In this entry-level role you will support individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. As a Direct Service Worker you will work collaboratively on a team to supervise the daily activities of program will provide ongoing support guidance and role modeling to program residents following individualized plans to increase independence and achieve goals. You will also be responsible for medication management assisting with finances and helping residents integrate into the community.Are you ready to make a differenceMinimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDShiftBlended ShiftAdditional Shift DetailsSunday 2p-10pWednesday 4p-10pThursday 4p-10p. ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the development of treatment plans and attend other treatment meetings including weekly staff meetings.Document progress towards treatment plans.Perform interventions with clients that address their identified goals and result in skill development.Provide linkage with other program staff and other service providers.Communicate program participants progress mental status and any changes in daily notes.Provide ongoing support guidance role modeling and supervision to clients.Identify and address community integration issues for clients with supervisors direction.Monitor and document medication administration.Ensure a clean safe and home-like environment for clients.Remain alert at all times throughout scheduled work shift.Ensure all paperwork reports trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelinesAttend and actively participate in core training and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid Crisis Management MAP).Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.QualificationsBachelors Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of related experience.Experience working in the Behavioral Health FieldExcellent interpersonal judgement and coaching skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to utilize basic computer applications.Desire to thrive in a fast-paced client-centered team-oriented environment.Excellent written and verbal communication.Must hold a valid drivers license have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.Keywords: ACCS residential services residential support group home group living environment GLE Social Work Mental Health Counselor psychiatric rehabilitation behavioral services Key Skills Environmental Safety,Feed,Lotus Notes,Administrative Services,Activex Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1