The Housing Support Worker provides a range of housing support services based on the Recovery Model to adults who have mental illnesses. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide all housing support services needs for consumers in assigned houses. Participate in implementation of consumer Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) and communicate consumer progress to treatment team. Implement consumer IRP by providing interventions specified in IRP which include: Providing assistance and support for th... more details
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JOB SUMMARY: The Housing Support Worker provides a range of housing support services based on the Recovery Model to adults who have mental illnesses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide all housing support services needs for consumers in assigned houses.
Participate in implementation of consumer Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) and communicate consumer progress to treatment team. Implement consumer IRP by providing interventions specified in IRP which include:
Providing assistance and support for the consumer in stressful situations.
Providing mental health education, support and consultation to consumers, families, and any other support system the consumer has in the community which is directed exclusively to the well-being and benefit of the consumer.
Providing individual mental health service and support intervention for the development of interpersonal and community coping skills, including adapting to home, school, and work environments.
Assisting the consumer in symptom self-monitoring and self-management for the identification and minimization of the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms which interfere with the consumer’s daily living, financial management, personal development or school or work performance.
Assisting the consumer to develop and implement strategies and supportive mental health interventions for avoiding hospitalizations.
Assisting the consumer to develop and implement mental health relapse prevention strategies and plans.
Providing crisis intervention, as necessary.
Educating and assisting consumers with learning or re-learning Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills necessary to improve the quality of life, including the acquisition of consumer healthcare benefits.
Linking consumers to resources in the community.
Act as an advocate for consumers to ensure adequate services are being provided to meet consumers’ needs.
Establish constructive relationships with consumer to promote acquisition of rehabilitative goals.
Document billable clinical/progress notes in Credible System for billing.
Document each service at the time-of-service delivery.
Complete documentation of all services provided within 24 hours.
Meet billing expectations as given by supervisor.
Conduct weekly inspections of the houses.
Assist consumer in completing maintenance request on houses as needed and turn in request to Senior Training Specialist.
Attend all administrative, in-service education, and other meetings as required. Meet regularly for supervision with the Senior Training Specialist.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent
One year's experience in behavioral health, social services, or related field that includes providing direct services.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Ability to gather demographic information pertinent to IRP formulation
Skills in providing concrete training in the development of Daily Living Skills, Travel Training, Social Skills, and Independent Living Skills
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