Support Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services

Burlington County, NJ

JOB DETAILS
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LOCATION
Burlington County, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago








Support Specialist










Job Details




Level


Entry




Job Location


Kairos House - Burlington County, NJ




Position Type


Full Time




Education Level


High School






Salary Range


$17.75 - $17.75 Hourly




Travel Percentage


None




Job Category


Entry Level












Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training.The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers. Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs. Transports consumers in Agency vehicles. Understands medication procedures for the purpose of observing the administration of medications. Must understand the use of Electronic Health Record for chart documentation. Must be aware of all safety procedures along with review of MSDS manuals. Utilizes Safe Crisis Management (SCM), CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed. Must work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.





Hours:


4:00 pm-12:00 am; Monday-Friday


This is a full time position with the following benefits:



+ 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year


+ Medical, vision, dental and life insurance


+ 403(b) employer match with employee participation


+ 9 Agency-paid holidays


+ Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment


+ Training opportunities provided throughout the year


+ Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff
















Education/Experience:


BA/BS degree must be in mental health discipline or health/ human services or 1-year full time experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness. AA/AS with 2 years’ experience or high school diploma with 4 years’ experience. Employees must demonstrate the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to consumers, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program; the ability to support constructive consumer-family visitation and consumer involvement in community activities; the temperament to work with, and care for, adults with special needs, as appropriate; and the ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders. Related work or life experience is defines as “activity in a supportive role with an individual providing assistance, advice, guidance, instruction or direction in completing activities of daily living or coping with ongoing stressful life circumstances."





Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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About the Company

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Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy Treatment Service represents the merger of The Children’s Home of Burlington County and The Drenk Center, with a combined 210 years of expertise in serving individuals with behavioral health and developmental needs. The Children’s Home offers a rich history of youth services ranging from special education to acute residential care while The Drenk Center’s history spans the spectrum of behavioral health for children, adults, and families.

This merger blends programming across 13 counties - providing seamless services more aptly designed to meet the complex needs of our consumers and creating a continuum of services that are able to meet virtually any child or adult in need of treatment and support. Services include prevention programs, outpatient therapy and psychiatric services, substance abuse programs, emergency and crisis intervention services, therapeutic foster care, juvenile detention alternatives, residential programs, case management, developmental disability services, and a special education school. All of Legacy Treatment Services’ programming aims to change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages from surviving to thriving.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks qualified individuals to provide assistance in all areas of the mental health field. Positions eligible for benefits include medical/pre ion, dental, vision, life insurance, medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off, 403(b) participation with employer contribution and tuition reimbursement.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://legacytreatment.org/