2 jobs found in melrose park

Job Details Description The Community Support Specialist provides direct service to clients through individual and group counseling/therapy, vocational support, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation. They identify risk factors related to relapse and develop relapse prevention plans and strategies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and reviews members’ care plans by identifying goals, objectives, and specific mental health services needed.Teaches members independent and community living skills, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, coping skills, etc.Provides support to members with collateral social service agencies and the community.Documents services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.Shift Time, M-F 8:30am to 5pm EDUCATION Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have:High school diploma or GED certificate with 5 years of supervised job-related experience in the field of social services OR Bachelor’s degree in...

Job Details Description IPS/Employment SpecialistThe IPS Employment Support Specialist works with all members on their team who would like to or are thinking about obtaining a job by following the components of the Supported Employment Evidence‐Based Practice (SE EBP). Assisting members in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational and recovery goals is at the core of SE. The specialist will be required to spend at least 60% of direct service time in the community to engage and support consumers, family members, and employersESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Learns about and embrace the core values of IPS/ Employment Evidence-Based Practice (SE EBP): Eligibility is based on member choice, SE is integrated with mental health treatment, competitive employment is the goal, the search for a job begins rapidly, job finding is individualized, and follow‐along supports are continuous.Discusses and encourage the realization of work as central to the...