Better Morning Inc
Community Support Worker
Better Morning Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description
Position Summary
:
This position requires to work directly with
children, adolescents, and their family
to provide individualized treatment in dealing with issues associated with behavioral health. The Community Support Worker is responsible for the facilitation of the client’s transition to independence; endorsement and application of community resources and the provision of information and referral services including mental health resources. (
Only candidates with prior experience as community support worker will be considered for the position)
THIS IS A FEE-FOR-SERVICE POSITION.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs medically necessary community support, care coordination; therapeutic and skill building activities identified in the client treatment/care plan that’s developed and implemented.
Guides and supports clients in the development of skills and strategies for addressing personal situations and to help them manage through them. Supports clients in achieving recovery and building resilience.
Documents and maintains confidential treatment records and reports within a timely manner, within 24 hours of service delivery.
Collaborates with staff and external resources that will support the client to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Meets with families, probation officers, police and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Supports family members to assist them in understanding and supporting clients or patients.
Refers patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Evaluates the effectiveness of services and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Adheres to all federal, local laws and standards that govern the delivery of behavioral health services and adheres to Better Morning Compliance Plan and statement of professional conduct.
May perform duties on weekends, holidays and on-call work hours.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Credible system highly desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office applications/program
Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Must be able to meet established productivity standards.
Strong charting/documentation skills utilizing an electronic medical record
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Qualifications:Qualifications
Qualifications
:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and one to two years related experience will be considered
Community support: 1 year (Required)
Position Summary
:
This position requires to work directly with
children, adolescents, and their family
to provide individualized treatment in dealing with issues associated with behavioral health. The Community Support Worker is responsible for the facilitation of the client’s transition to independence; endorsement and application of community resources and the provision of information and referral services including mental health resources. (
Only candidates with prior experience as community support worker will be considered for the position)
THIS IS A FEE-FOR-SERVICE POSITION.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs medically necessary community support, care coordination; therapeutic and skill building activities identified in the client treatment/care plan that’s developed and implemented.
Guides and supports clients in the development of skills and strategies for addressing personal situations and to help them manage through them. Supports clients in achieving recovery and building resilience.
Documents and maintains confidential treatment records and reports within a timely manner, within 24 hours of service delivery.
Collaborates with staff and external resources that will support the client to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Meets with families, probation officers, police and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Supports family members to assist them in understanding and supporting clients or patients.
Refers patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Evaluates the effectiveness of services and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Adheres to all federal, local laws and standards that govern the delivery of behavioral health services and adheres to Better Morning Compliance Plan and statement of professional conduct.
May perform duties on weekends, holidays and on-call work hours.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Credible system highly desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office applications/program
Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Must be able to meet established productivity standards.
Strong charting/documentation skills utilizing an electronic medical record
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Qualifications:Qualifications
Qualifications
:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and one to two years related experience will be considered
Community support: 1 year (Required)