Job Description
Job Description: While working toward obtaining education credentials required to become a PSS/YPS/FPS as defined, acts exclusively in the capacity of a Direct Support Specialist as follows. - Teaches, models, and coaches' activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal setting, nutrition needs).
- Monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.
- Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies).
- Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation / socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement).
- Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.
- Serves as "ambassador" of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS's services and programming.
- Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer).
- Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques).
- Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed. Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical program's protocols.
EDUCATION - High school diploma or GED.
CERTIFICATION - Completion of Peer Support training (PSS/YPS/FPS) specific to the job of interest
- Successful attainment of Peer Support certification within 60 days of hire
- Creation of TRIS account allowing for primary source verification of the credential
- Successful primary source validation of the required credential
(*) Failure to successfully complete all requirements within the specified timeframe will result in separation of employment. EXPERIENCE - Zero-to-one-year full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.
- Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Teaching skills.
- Patience and empathy.
- Maturity and judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS - Position involves considerable physical exertion, lifting a maximum of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May include frequent lifting of patients.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license.
- Proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Positive driving record.
Time Type: Part time
We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.
- Health & Wellness
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability - Company Paid
- Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
- Retirement and Financial Planning Services
- Career Development and Growth
- Tuition Assistance Plans
- Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs ( National Health Service Corp s & Public Service Loan Forgiveness )
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
- At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
- Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
- Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
- Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes
- Work Life Balance
- Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays )
- Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
- Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
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