Outreach counselor job description

• Undergraduate degree with minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role (required).
• Must be able to pass background and drug screen prior to start date.

Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)

Benefits: • 403(b) with company match • Medical, Dental and Vision Eligibility 1st of month after 30 days • Employer Paid Short Term Disability • Paid time off • Life insurance • Up to 10 paid holidays • Pet insurance • Assistance with certification and licensure.

Location: Lakeland, Fl.

Cove Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization with over 48 years of providing behavioral health treatment services to the greater Tampa Bay area. COVE will offer you opportunities that you wouldn't have with other organizations, once you become one of our team mates. Cove Behavioral Health is a HRSA approved site and you may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We also offer free Clinical Supervision, Tuition Reimbursement, CEU's, and many other ways to show appreciation to our teammates! COVE is a full-service provider of SA services. We are Nationally Accredited and have won numerous national and state awards for premier services. We serve all ages and take all insurances. We have board certified MD's that will provide a consultation of what an individual plan might look like when people don't know what to do, much like other Doctor consultations. We have a private adult detox and are known for our specialties in pregnant women and women's services, Opiate Addiction treatment, residential treatment and community prevention as Centers of Excellence.

At Cove Behavioral health we value diversity and inclusion. Cove Behavioral Health provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, in accordance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Employment decisions at Cove will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Cove does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Cove will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Cove is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Tobacco Free Facility.

Northampton

Fulltime Positions Available
Weekday schedules
1st shift hours
We’re looking for people to join our team who have a passion for helping people with Developmental Disabilities. Collaborating with colleagues and organizations in the community, we all work together to support each program participant in meeting his or her unique goals and needs.


You will be out in the community with a participant helping them to live more independent lives.


As an Outreach Counselor, you will:

· assists residents with personal care; · drive them to appointments, errands, and to community events; · you will be required to complete daily shift notes and other communications;· help with their exercise programs, play games, work on projects, and share time outside; · help prepare meals, finances, and basic life skills. .
You’re someone who has:

· High School Diploma or GED is required;· valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record;· physical ability to perform the requirements of this position and ensure residents safety;· basic computer/office skills;· physical ability to perform the requirements of this position and ensure residents safety;· Background check (CORI).
Pay & Benefits


We offer a wage of $15.50/hour—**
plus a bonus of $1.50/hr for every hour worked until 12/31/22
**- $0.75 wage differential for Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification. We provide paid orientation and training for certification in Medication Administration Program (MAP), CPR & First Aid, and Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC) if applicable. We also offer a generous time-off package; comprehensive health and dental insurance plans; a 403(B) retirement plan, with employer matching; long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance; tuition assistance; and several more benefit options.


Interested?

We look forward to hearing from you!

ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be a tobacco-free employer.

Salary

USD $18.75/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities

Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) is a Department of Mental Health (DMH) funded service that is designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within the context of a clinically focused model. Individuals served reside in the community, both in their own homes and in group living environments (GLEs). ACCS Teams are multidisciplinary, and include clinicians, substance abuse counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff.

Outreach Counselors encourage and empower adults with mental health needs to see beyond and live beyond perceived limitations. Outreach Counselors provide individuals served with tools required for success as well as:

* Cultivate mutually respectful partnerships, set appropriate limits, and maintain a helping role with Persons served and family members.
* Deliver interventions identified on the Treatment Plan with supervision from licensed clinical staff.
* Implement activities that create opportunities for the development of valued roles and personal relationships in the community.
* Provide side-by-side support and coaching to help Persons socialize.
* Conduct both 1:1 and group activities geared toward increasing Persons' readiness to engage in rehabilitation.
* Act as a liaison between Persons served, community agencies, and families to coordinate treatment, including: employment and education entities, Care Coordination Entities, Emergency Service Providers, and outpatient clinics.
* Ensure Persons have adequate financial support through assisting with finding gainful employment or applying for entitlements.
* Implement all prescribed medical and medication protocols in accordance with agency and MAP policies.
* Participate in the On-Call rotation.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma or equivalent. Alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.
* Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
* Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

* Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
* Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
* We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
* Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
* 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
* Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
* And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled veteran status.

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