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Lifesharing Coordinator, ID/A Program63393524439427120

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Lifesharing Coordinator, ID/A Program

Access Services is looking to welcome a Coordinator to our Lifesharing program team. The home base for this role is at our main office in Bethlehem, PA and requires regular travel in the Lehigh Valley. You will be part of a team working to support adults with intellectual disabilities/Autism who live in our Lifesharing provider host homes. Our team works with the provider families and the individuals to ensure the home meets the needs and preferences of the person served. As a Coordinator you will meet to review and update the individual's support plans, support the families and supervise the staff, which helps the individuals we serve attain their goals and live their best lives. A successful Lifesharing Coordinator will: Be organized, detail-oriented, and have a willingness to learn the tech skills needed to use the systems we work in Be independent and confident in their ability to manage their cases, while being a team player and collaborating with the other coordinators in the department Be a responsible, out-of-the-box thinker who cares for the well-being of the people we serve and is willing to learn and advocate for them Maintain the individual's placement in their provider home Manage all relationships related to the case and exhibit emotional intelligence while working with the provider's different communication and emotional styles Care about people while also strongly prioritizing accuracy and details Have crisis management skills and patience A week in the life of a Lifesharing Coordinator might look like: Being willing to step into the needs of the current day, as every day can look unique Weekly meetings with the Lifesharing department Meetings with the individual's team, their provider family, and county support coordinators Monitoring in the Lifesharing provider's home Managing the individual's medical care Prioritizing the volume of paperwork that is required with regulations and deadlines in mind Key Responsibilities: Assist individuals in choosing a Lifesharing provider home that meets their individual needs and preferences. Work as a team to help individuals develop their own individualized program plan. Coordinate all supports outlined in the individual program plan. Assist individuals in adjusting to their new homes, working through family conflicts, and becoming connected to their local communities. Help ensure the safety of individuals through monitoring, maintenance, and implementation of all compliance and regulations. Supervision of support staff. Requirements A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of work experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities / autism (ID/A), OR An Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours plus four years of work experience working directly with persons with ID/A OR A high school diploma plus six years of work experience working directly with persons with ID/A required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, county and state officials, individuals, their families, and the general public. Knowledge of principles and methods of habilitation. Knowledge of behavior management, safety techniques and program planning principles. Knowledge of basic concepts in family therapy and group work. Knowledge of person-centered planning and the ability to help individuals meet their plan objectives. Knowledge of disbursements of medications according to state licensing regulations. Knowledge of pertinent community resources and facilities.   First Aid and CPR certification required in this position. Access Services will provide the needed training and certification. Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites, offsite locations, and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s).   Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Utilize desktop computer equipment daily and ability to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.) Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies Benefits Compensation: Starting at $20.75/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience; plus a competitive benefits package Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM, flexibility with schedule and on-call rotation required. The location rotates between the Bethlehem office and the homes we serve in the region. Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes: ● Health, vision, Rx, and dental insurance with options for HSA/FSA. ● Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites. ● Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ● Referral bonuses. ● 401k match. ● Tuition reimbursement and college tuition discounts. ● 20 days paid off plus additional time with continued service. Paid holiday time. Catastrophic sick leave. ● Company paid Life Insurance as well as Long and Short-Term Disability. ● Ongoing professional development training. ● Discounts on various services. Perks with local credit unions. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bethlehem, PA, USA

$20.75

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Peer Specialist- WES Care

JOB TITLE: Certified Peer Specialist $18-$20/hr. Currently hiring for a start date of mid-June/beginning of July. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Philadelphia Model: Integrating behavioral health services in Long-Term Care (LTC) will provide highly st111ct11red therapeutic residential behavioral healthcare and treatment for frail adults who are eligible for skilled nursing level of care who also have serious mental illness (SMI) and who have reached maximum benefit from the mental health resources available elsewhere in the community or hospital. The program philosophy is to create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where frail older adults with serious mental illness that may include other complex behavioral health needs and/or prior criminal history - and need long-term skilled nursing services - can receive the care and services needed to address their holistic needs free of stigma. A multi-disciplinary team will provide both long-term care and behavioral health services in this integrated program. All team members will adhere to the WES CARE at West Park philosophy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and adhere to the mission to promote total wellness and provide high-quality residential health services to culturally diverse populations through a combination of compassion, innovative thinking, nimble and adaptive strategy, and engagement with clients, staff, and provider partners. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a behavioral health position where the individual is held to high professional standards. The person occupying this position will foster supportive peer relationships with and among persons in recovery to empower them to act on issues affecting their lives, including health, education, problem-solving, self-esteem, and positive coI11ll1unication. It is essential that the Certified Peer Specialist demonstrate a personal belief in recovery, a sincere interest in the welfare of persons in recovery who live in a nursing home, and the ability to engage individuals with flexibility and an individualized focus. The CPS will promote and contribute positively to the program and program relationships. The Certified Peer Specialist will assist individuals in identifying their personal interests and goals in relation to recovery and assist with identifying and linking him/her to possible matches and opportunities between their interests, nursing home, and community resources. Certified Peer Specialists will provide education about addiction and recovery to individuals, families, and communities. CPS will create strategies to increase recovery success and help individuals make connections to other service systems. The Certified Peer Specialist will visit the Person in Recovery as part of outreach support when needed. The CPS will be required to work flexible hours on and off-site depending on program needs and structure between Monday and Sunday. The individual is to be supervised by the Program Director. ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS: I. Acts as an integral member of the WES CARE at West Park Team. 2. Provides a role model for persons in recovery, other staff, and family members. 3. Instills hope in the recovery process by sharing personal experiences of recovery and process. 4. Assists in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships. 5. Assists with evaluating an individual's recovery needs, interests, and progress towards personal wellness. Appropriately engages with persons in recovery and supports them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources. 7. Assertively supports connections to community-based, mutual self-help groups or other groups in the nursing home. 8. Supports persons in recovery in building and strengthening linkages with community resources and family members. 9. Attends and completes all mandatory staff training. 10. Attends all scheduled supervision sessions with immediate supervisor or designee. 11. Plan and develop groups appropriate to the needs, interests, and desires of nursing home residents. This can include helping individuals actively participate in creating/maintaining their care plans, creating Psychiatric Advanced Directives, and creating peer support. 12. Provide individual support to residents with changes in their medical condition who want to participate in resident council, connecting to families, attending care conference or other activities in the nursing home in addition to providing support in crisis as part of a team. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Work in partnership with program staff to ensure that ongoing nursing home, community integration activities, and outreach continue for all program graduates. Co-facilitate a community re-entry group for individuals who leave the program. PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: I. Peer Specialist Certification required. 2. A self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to nursing home residents who are now using those services. 3. High school diploma or GED. 4. Within the last three years, there have been 12 months (not necessarily consecutive) of full or part-time paid or volunteer experience in the co-occurring field. 5. Ability to establish trusting and collaborative relationships with their peers. 6. Commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability of people with serious mental illness or co occt11Ting disorders to live meaningful lives in the community. COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 1. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 2. Ability to work independently. 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 4. Knowledge and experience with co-occurring disorders. 5. Promotes self-determination and independence for consumer empowerment. 6. Promotes and builds positive self-images in consumers. 7. Empowers people in recovery to create a sense of purpose in life and engage in activities that support their goals and interests. 8. Competent computer skills knowledge and use. ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & RELATIONSHIPS: 1. The individual is to be supervised by the Program Director. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While perfo1ming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; wallc; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The job requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

$18-20

Workable

Crisis Response Worker

Access Services is seeking to hire a high-energy and self-motivated Crisis Response Worker to join our Montgomery County Mobile Crisis team, with an office based out of Plymouth Meeting, PA. Montgomery County Mobile Crisis offers 24/7 support to people of all ages in difficult times. Individuals in crisis can speak with a counselor regarding mental health, addiction, trauma, etc., either by phone/video or in-person in their homes or communities. As a Crisis Response Worker, you will have the opportunity to sit and be present with people on some of the hardest days of their lives. You will be expected to work alongside teammates, supporting individual in crisis while also maintaining a supportive and growth focused team dynamic. Our team seeks to continually learn and grow together. Crisis response work is excellent, diversified experience for those looking to pursue a career in social services. You will meet people from all walks of life and have a chance to make a real impact in critical moments. You will experience the value of partnership with various providers, emergency services, schools, and teammates to support individuals and communities in times of crisis. Visit our Facebook page to get a glimpse of what we do: https://www.facebook.com/MobileCrisisSupport/ Visit our webpage to view a 3 minute video, and learn how we creatively serve and strengthen our community: https://www.accessservices.org/services/mobile-crisis/ Work Schedule: 40 hours per week: 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts. Schedules vary from week to week, and can occur on weekdays and/or weekends. Participate in on-call rotation, providing back up support to overnight staff. Requirements Key Responsibilities of the Crisis Response Worker: Provide immediate access to “hands-on” crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention. Provide rapid and effective assessment, support, hospitalization (when necessary), linkage to community resources, crisis prevention planning, and follow up. Develop and write action plans in a timely manner with clear and measurable outcomes. Participate in assertive outreach to individuals identified to be high users of crisis services. Complete progress notes and required documentation in a timely manner for each individual served. Qualifications of the Crisis Response Worker: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, etc. (required) Some prior work or internship experience related to mental health (strongly preferred) Valid driver’s license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and adequate car insurance (required) No Driver’s License suspensions in the last 48 months Benefits Compensation: $21/hourly Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program. Tuition Reimbursement Program. 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 agency holidays, 2 floating holidays. Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites. Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person). Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire. College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #CW333 TRIAD7

Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA

$21