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Location

Berlin, VT | United States

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Job description

GRADE: C7

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

POSITION: Non-Categorical Case Management & Community Supports

PROGRAMS: Adult Mental Health

DIVISON: Center for Counseling & Psychological Services

SUPERVISED BY:  Case Management Team Lead

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Seeking a collaborative, energetic, team-oriented, creative individual to provide a complement of services to meet the support needs of adults in mental health services.  This is a full-time benefited position primarily based in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

• Provide support services to clients that include but are not limited to outreach visits, support services, accessing benefits, assistance with independent living skills and transportation of clients in personal vehicle when clinically indicated.
• Develop and/or deliver services to assist clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, financial and other services.
• Assist clients in developing fulfilling lives by collaborating with them in implementing their treatment goals in the community.
• Assist in developing natural support networks for adults in accordance with their treatment goals.
• Collaborate and consult with clients, case managers, clinicians, community partners, hospitals and others involved with the treatment team on an on-going basis.  Actively participate in treatment team meetings.
• Attend required meetings and trainings, including individual and/or group supervision and other agency committee work.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies providing services to clients in accordance with treatment goals.
• Attend staff meetings at WCMH as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

 

• Therapeutic experience with target population.
• Understand trauma informed services and have experience with trauma survivors.
• Working knowledge of family systems.
• Excellent case management skills.
• Reliable, on-time, flexible and be able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:
  1. Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of work hours.
  2. Able to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.
  3. Drive to different client homes using own vehicle.
  4. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds to assist a client, if needed.
  5. Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
• Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
• Appropriate supervision to work towards licensure. 
• Employee assistance plan.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
• 12.5 paid holidays annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
• Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The role may involve the following physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing during therapy sessions and administrative tasks.
• Effective verbal communication, including the ability to clearly convey information both in-person and over the phone.
• Basic manual dexterity to handle documentation and computer-related tasks.
• Mobility to move within the office environment and between different work locations.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, or related field is required. 
2. One year of services delivery with adults and children. 
3. Sensitivity to the unique needs of clients with a history of trauma.  
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are required. 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to our recruitment team: [email protected]

 

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