PSRC Worker (Psycho-social rehabilitation)

Summary

Title: PSRC Worker (Psycho-social rehabilitation)

ID: 5641

Department: Day Program

Salary Range: N/A

Employment Status: Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides psycho-social/educational groups and community activities to adults with Mental Illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitates psycho-educational groups to educate and assist consumers with coping skills, socialization, health management and development of adult daily living skills.

• Oversees community-based activities and outings with consumers.

• Assists with program development, i.e. creating new groups and activities, coordinating special events and outings, and soliciting for ticket donations.

• Assists with transporting consumers to and from the program as well as to various community destinations.

• Completes necessary documentation, including weekly PSR progress notes, case management notes, discharge summaries, etc.

• Provides support to consumers by providing face-to-face case management services, networking with other providers, and referring to outside agencies and community resources.

• Provides direction, support and resources to consumers to help them grow toward greater independence, autonomy and empowerment.

• Provides outreach services to consumers when they had been absent from the program.

• Oversees and ensures that PSR program meets accreditation requirements by maintaining food, kitchen and day room safety checklists

• Maintains required training and certifications.

• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.

• Ensures consumers know their rights and responsibilities and are treated with dignity and respect.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in psychology, social services, or similar.

• CPR/First Aid Certification required

• Valid Driver’s license and minimum state-required vehicle insurance required

• Class E driver’s license required

• Reliable transportation required

Experience Required:

• No previous experience required, however 1 to 2 years prior similar experience preferred.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable of general behavioral health diagnosis and familiarity with trauma-informed care practices preferred.

• Knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and how to protect client confidentiality.

• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to maintain an engaged, positive attitude in an ever-changing environment.

• Good customer services skills and an ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people.

• Effective in crisis situations, locating and coordinating services to assist consumers in crisis.