Job description
Direct Service Coordinator (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program) - Part Time
Location: Baltimore City and surrounding Counties
Job Summary: The Direct Service Coordinator (DSC) assists clients with mental illness in reaching a higher level of independence and integration within their community. The DSC is an advocate who supports clients in accessing and coordinating benefits, services and community-based resources. DSC's provide individualized services to clients on-site at Empowering Minds Resource Center (EMRC), within clients' homes and in the community. EMRC's wellness-based approach assists clients with learning and developing improved daily living skills as well as working toward achieving healthy coping skills.
Duties:
DSCs assist clients with their individualized rehabilitation plan goals in the following areas:
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Self-care skills-hygiene, nutrition, medication self-administration and compliance
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Social skills-community integration activities, interactive skills with peers and authority figures, developing natural supports, and supporting participation in community/cultural activities
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Independent living skills-maintenance of personal living space, community awareness, mobility skills, money management, and accessing available entitlements
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Health promotion and training-nutrition, exercise, dental care, prevention of illness and injury at home and in the community
DSCs:
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Monitor each client during in-person visits of 30-45 minutes for a minimum of three visits (for children & adolescents) and six visits (for adults) per month and document any changes in the client's emotional, psychological, or physical health
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Document monthly all client contact, interaction, interventions and goal achievement, including dates, locations, and types of contact
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Work cooperatively with family and other involved professionals to coordinate services with other agencies and programs in the best interest of the client
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Research and provide the client with community-based resources as needed to meet the client's needs and encourage progress toward personal goals
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Facilitate client participation in weekly EMRC group meetings to encourage peer socialization and development of coping strategies/techniques
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s level degree (or higher) in a human services field preferred
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One year or more of experience working with children and families
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Strong time-management and organizational skills
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Ability to both works independently and, on a team,
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Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
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A background check and driving record check is required and is paid for by EMRC
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60 hours paid online training required prior to providing services to clients
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Must be committed and able to work successfully independently.
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
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Are you able to meet with adult clients six times a month, and minors three times a month?
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Are you able to complete documentation weekly?
