Job Summary

Company

Community Services Group

Location

Spring Grove, PA 17362

Industries

Healthcare Services

Job Type

Full Time

Part Time

Employee

Years of Experience

Less than 1 Year

Education Level

High School or equivalent

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

General Summary

Mental Health Direct Support Specialist is responsible for integrating the Philosophies of Recovery and Resiliency while working with individuals who are living in a community residential program or in their own home setting.  The Direct Support Specialist participates in the individual’s development of interdependence, self-directed care, individually created support systems and community involvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists individuals to live more independently within the community residential program.
• Assists individuals to adjust to life as an independent member of the community.
• Assists individuals in the development of appropriate social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills that are necessary for living independently in the community.
• Assists individuals where applicable in the management of the symptoms of their mental illness, to monitor their own medications and establish their own recovery plan.
• Updates and completes all daily, weekly, and monthly records, reports, logs, progress notes, location reports, and medical records in a timely fashion.
• Communicates and cooperates with on-site team, individual’s family, involved agencies, and the community in providing relevant information when needed and applicable.
• Supervises and/or completes all duties and responsibilities in the daily operation of the residence in the 24 hour daily operation of the location.
• Conducts fire drills and manages emergency situation during assigned work shift
• Adheres to Department of Public Welfare Regulatory requirements
• Encourages that individuals adhere to all dietary guidelines
• Maintains the physical environment in a manner that does not create a health and safety risk for others.
• Participates in the development and implementation of each individual’s Support/Recovery Plan.
• Transport individuals to services/appointment in personal or CSG cars/vans and assists individuals in and out of vehicles.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math and the ability to maintain financial records.
• Knowledge and the ability to utilize good listening skills and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to learn the recovery process.
• Ability to learn positive reinforcement techniques.
• Ability to learn how to support individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to understand and relate to persons who have mental illness and/or mental retardation/ intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to create and foster a home environment that operates under the main components of real choices, respect, and the development of meaningful relationships.
• Ability to learn and adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Ability to learn the fundamental principles and practices of treating individual with disabilities, including appropriate medical terminology and programming.
• Ability to learn the regulations as they pertain to job assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to observe and assess the needs of others.
• Ability to perform first aid/CPR and administer medication if permitted by regulations.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical orders and prescription.
• Ability to remain awake during all work hours unless designated as sleep time as a part of the schedule.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task work assignments.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English.
• Ability to write legibly in English in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
• Ability to speak clearly and express self effectively in English.

Minimum Education, Credentials, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency and 12 semester hours of college training in a mental illness related field;

Or

High school diploma or equivalency and 6 month of formal training in mental illness or related field.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual’s and program’s needs.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individual to appointments.

Must have the ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.

CSG Benefits include

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Part time employee medical plans including prescription available

Full time employee medical plans including prescription, dental and vision available

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401 K Retirement Plan

Family Medical Leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Funeral Leave

Paid Jury Duty

Opportunities for Advancement

Credit Union

Travel Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AT CSG PLEASE VISIT US AT CSG.JOBS

Community Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Words: Direct Care Worker, Direct Support, Advisor, Residential Assistant, Personal Care Specialist, Residential Services Aide, Mental Health Worker, Community Support Associate, Residential Services Worker, Community Living Facilitators, Residential Program Worker, Mental Health Assistant

Community Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer