Job Details. Job Location DC Behavioral Health Services - Washington, DC - Position Type Full Time - 40 Plus Benefits. Education Level Bachelor's Degree Obtained. Travel Percentage Up to 25%Job Shift Flex Shift. Job Category Behavioral and Mental Health Services The Community Support Worker is responsible for conducting community support activities in accordance with VOA Chesapeake's operation as a Core Service Agency. In this role, the Community Support Worker provides consumer services that ar... more details
Job Details
DC Behavioral Health Services - Washington, DC
Full Time - 40 Plus Benefits
Bachelor's Degree Obtained
Up to 25%
Flex Shift
Behavioral and Mental Health Services
The Community Support Worker is responsible for conducting community support activities in accordance with VOA Chesapeake’s operation as a Core Service Agency. In this role, the Community Support Worker provides consumer services that are essential for assisting the consumer in the achievement of rehabilitation and recovery goals as defined in the consumer’s Individualized Service Plan. Approximately 90% of the time, the Community Support Worker will be engaged in activities out in the community and/or the consumers’ natural setting.
Successful candidates must have completed at least four years of study at an institution of higher education: or have at least three years of experience in a relevant human service field. A minimum requirement of at least one-year of related human service activities. Excellent writing skills, knowledge of computer, must have own transportation. Experience working in a community based/multi-cultural setting and with individuals living with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness is preferred. Supervision for licensure is provided on-site.
Most importantly, the successful candidate must be able to develop effective working relationships with the consumer population, be self-motivated and able to motivate others, be able to relate to individuals making significant life decision, possess strong organizational skills, and have strong oral and written communication skills. The individual must also be computer proficient.
OTHER:
This position requires driving the company vehicle (up to 15 passengers) and/or your personal vehicle for company business including transporting clients/residents. Must be privileged to drive according to the criteria set forth by Agency MVR guidelines.
Valid driver’s license in jurisdiction of residence
Vehicle liability coverage if driving personal vehicle (will be required to transport clients in personal vehicle)
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
Occasionally, ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
Improve or increased stability in the consumer’s level of functioning.
Insures that each consumer’s individualized needs are met.
Insures that all documentation pertaining to consumer services is completed in compliance with agency policies and funding source requirements.
Presents a positive image to the residents and public.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Salary is INCLUSIVE of mileage, and no additional mileage reimbursement will be available for this position.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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