We currently have positions in Santa Fe. Community Support Worker certification through the State is required at time of hire. Community Support Work is the backbone of our treatment model for our behavioral health and substance abuse clients. You will be working with our treatment team of licensed professionals to provide assistance and support to help rebuild social foundations with clients. Certified Peer Support Workers and person in recovery (minimum 3 years) are encouraged to apply.
Purpose; The CSW provides direct care services to clients who qualify for Community Care Support Services (CSSS).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Implements agencies program for “Full Circle Continuity of Care and Parallel Service Models”, policies and procedures
· Must be able to follow the “Comprehensive Community Recovery and Re-integration (CR2)” program for JIS referrals
· Implement the CR2 Justice Involved Services (JIS) for all legal referrals
· Coordinate with the JIS Program Manager for all CR2 services provided to clients and successfully guide CCSS staff to submit compliance reporting to JIS referral sources in a timely manner
· The CSW interacts professionally with agency staff, community partners, and community resources as necessary.
· Build a collaborative relationship with upper management
· Provide 30 hours of billable services a week
· Provide all case notes within 24 hours of appointment
Duties
Direct Services:
· Collaborate with administrative team to schedule clients for all services
· Provide direct services to clients, including but not limited to: skill development, building on strengths, identifying natural supports, modeling positive social skills, increasing health and well-being, and any additional support as needed for CSWs and client case load.
· Ensures all CCSS services provided are 70% community-based at minimum
· Assist client to establish positive relationships in the community
· Provide regular home visits to clients on caseload; assist team with home visits as necessary
· Ensures client and staff safety
· Supports client management of appointments and community engagement
· Follows agency incident reporting protocol
· Coordinate wrap around services in the community
· Refer clients to resources
· Coach clients to learn daily living skills thereby supporting a least restrictive care setting
· Provide, education, and support to maintain medication and other treatment regimens to both clients and staff (e.g. a CSW does not handle medication directly).
· May lead educational/skills groups for clients in areas such as basic skills, mental health and addiction
· Utilizes Vocational Rehabilitation to support client’s employment goals
· Empowers each client to make his/her own life decisions
· Complete needs assessment, and updates as required
· Complete and updates CCSS treatment plan as needed, or within no less than a 90-day timeframe
· Assists clients to formulate and achieve goals
· Participates in treatment team and clinical meetings
· Provides family education and support
· Documents progress notes daily completing all required areas in a timely manner
· Complete additional documentation as needed including but not limited to crisis plan, advanced directive, and relapse prevention plan, compliance plan for CR2 program clients
· Maintains healthy boundaries with client, and others that may be involved in their lives
· Is physically able to complete job duties
· Proficiency at digital literacy including Microsoft Word, e-mail, telemedicine, and EHR (electronic health record) and guide team in these areas as needed
· Uses Seeking Safety curriculum as a tool to support client empowerment, safety, and insight to increase progress towards goals as applicable
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
· Have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and have one year of relevant experience with the target population; or
· Have an associate degree in approved curriculum in behavioral health and no experience.
· Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience working with the target population; and
· Hold a certification from the New Mexico credentialing board for behavioral health professionals as a certified peer support worker (CPSW) or as a certified peer family specialist (CFSW).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- What is your experience working with Substance Abuse clients?
- Do you have reliable transportation and car insurance?
- Do you have a CPSW certification from OPRE?
- What is your experience with electronic health record systems?
- Do you have a Comprehensive Community Support (cert) from BHSD?
- If offered a position, when could you start?
- What compensation are you expecting?
- Do you currently live in or near Santa Fe or Raton?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Substance Abuse Case management: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Multiple locations
