Vocational Specialist- QMHP- Assertive Community Treatment Team

This position involves the provision of an array of training, support and AOL's services conducted within the community setting. Support specialists are responsible for all client-related documentation and reports as well as the development and implementation of treatment goals and objectives. Support specialists are required to provide their own transportation but are reimbursed monthly stipend for the use of their vehicles. The remaining time will be utilized for service coordination and administrative duties.

Position reports directly to Clinical Supervisor. You must maintain a mobile telephone and a DMV license.

Requirements

• 1. Participates in the service plan within the initial thirty-day period
• 2. Participates in initial assessment of client/family situations and ongoing monthly reports
• 3. Monitor length of client services and notify referral sources prior to the completion of ninety-day period to determine if continuation is necessary
• 4. Have weekly contact with the Referring Agency
• 5. Arrange for monthly case supervision with clinical supervisor
• 6. Act as the liaison between family, referring agencies, and other community organizations
• 7. Coordinate client services between various agencies
• 8. Maintain case records and document services rendered
• 9. Attend staff meetings consistently. Prior approval from management team is required when absent
• 10. Maintain high degree of client confidentiality
• 11. Prior to the end of each ninety-day service period, coordinate and facilitate a staffing for the client, inviting the family of the client, the Referral Source, representation from other pertinent agencies providing services and supervision
• 12. Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, and with referring
• 13. agencies seeking to build and maintain positive relationships
• 14. Work with other staff assigned to cases, communicating effectively
• 15. Provide Crisis Intervention as needed

Requirements:

• Case management
• Oral and written communication
• Crisis intervention
• Report Writing and Other Client Documentation Service Plan Development and Implementation
• Knowledge of:Community Resources Human Development Computer skills (Windows)
• Trainings/Certifications: CPR/FIRST AID
• Crisis Prevention Intervention

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of one year experience with a related degree (human services) or three years’ experience with an unrelated degree and 15 credits in Human Services courses.