OMHC - DC - Community Support Worker - DC Hope Center (69652)
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Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas
Washington, DC, US
Summary
The Community Support Worker manages a caseload of 40 adults to assist with rehabilitation, recovery goals, and community coping skills. They are responsible for conducting community-based visits, coordinating referrals, and maintaining accurate documentation of all billable activities.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: DC Behavioral Health Services - Washington, DC 20011Position Type: Full Time - 40 Plus BenefitsEducation Level: High School Diploma ObtainedSalary Range: $59,000.00 - $59,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Flex ShiftJob Category: Behavioral and Mental Health ServicesJOB SUMMARY
The Community Support Worker is responsible for conducting community support activities in accordance with VOA Chesapeake’s operation as a Core Service Agency. In this role, the Community Support Worker provides consumer services that are essential for assisting the consumer in the achievement of rehabilitation and recovery goals as defined in the consumer’s Individualized Service Plan. Approximately 90% of the time, the Community Support Worker will be engaged in activities out in the community and/or the consumers’ natural setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage a caseload of approximately 40 adults
Assist the consumer in the development of interpersonal and community coping skills.
Assist the consumer in the development of relapse and symptom management strategies and plans.
Participate in the preparation of the Individualized Service Plan with specific, measurable, behavioral objectives, and action plans.
Provide and coordinate referrals to make sure that the consumer receives the requested assistance.
Conducts visits to the consumer’s job site, home, hospital room and other natural settings.
Transport consumers in personal vehicle as needed
Transport or coordinate transportation for consumers as needed
Adheres to Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s documentation requirements
Documents all billable activities IAW MHRS/VOAC Standards
Meet weekly with the Treatment Team to discuss programmatic issues.
Turn in billing/Progress notes weekly
Establish and maintain a community resources and referral index.
Provide crisis intervention to consumers as necessary.
Perform duties as outlined in Program’s Operation Manual.
Perform duties as assigned.
Meet assigned weekly/monthly productivity requirements (400 units per month)
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:
High School or GED required with 2 year of study at an institution of higher education or 3 years’ experience in a relevant human services field.
A minimum requirement of at least 1 year of related human service activities/experience
Experience working in a community based and multicultural setting is preferred.
Ability to develop an effective working relationship with the consumer population.
The ability to be a self-started and work independently with limited supervision at times
Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
Ability to relate to individuals making significant life decisions.
The ability to multitasks and handle a non-traditional work environment.
Possess strong organizational skills, and have strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook Email, and other systems i.e. electronic time punches, electronic medical records etc.
Valid Driver’s license
CPR/First Aid Certification must be acquired and maintained once employed
Because this position heavily supports our Spanish-speaking demographic, native-level or full professional fluency in both English and Spanish is a requirement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
Occasionally, ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
Improve or increased stability in the consumer’s level of functioning.
Insures that each consumer’s individualized needs are met.
Insures that all documentation pertaining to consumer services is completed in compliance with agency policies and funding source requirements.
Presents a positive image to the residents and public.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (“VOACC”) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire self-reliance, dignity, and hope through housing, health and human services.
Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Together we touch the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states each year, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
At VOACC, we have been helping to create Healthy Communities for All for over 125 years by aligning housing, health and human services. We actively pursue health equity by filling the gap in housing and care for underserved populations, including those who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, underinsured or uninsured, justice-involved and veterans.
Through a dedicated team of management, staff and volunteers who are guided by our Core Values – Visionary, One Body, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Faith – we are the safety net for thousands of men, women and children each year across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and the Carolinas.
Founded
1896
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lanham, MD
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (“VOACC”) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire self-reliance, dignity, and hope through housing, health and human services.
Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Together we touch the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states each year, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
At VOACC, we have been helping to create Healthy Communities for All for over 125 years by aligning housing, health and human services. We actively pursue health equity by filling the gap in housing and care for underserved populations, including those who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, underinsured or uninsured, justice-involved and veterans.
Through a dedicated team of management, staff and volunteers who are guided by our Core Values – Visionary, One Body, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Faith – we are the safety net for thousands of men, women and children each year across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and the Carolinas.
Founded
1896
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lanham, MD
