Supported Living Specialist

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far!  Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Role Description:  In this role, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Schedule Details: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Exton, PA 

Program: Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Pay Rate: $19+/hour              

Job Functions:

• Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery Model Principles
• Provide assistance to the program coordinator with completing assigned administrative duties within the program
• Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Quality of  Life Inventory, consumer satisfaction surveys, and treatment/service reviews. As needed, make changes to own service delivery to improve outcomes
• Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
• Develop and implement service plans as per the program description
• Develop and maintain linkages with adjunct providers to coordinate consumer services
• Identify resources that are accessible and beneficial to clients and encourage their utilization
• Intervene appropriately in crisis situations
• Provide instruction and hands-on support to promote the development of skills identified in service plans
• Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
• Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of Supportive counseling
• Must be willing to assist with skill building including “occasional hands-on”
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records in a timely manner as dictated by the program
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Requirements: Education/Licensure/Certification (Must Meet One of the Following Criteria):

• A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of work experience in mental health direct service.
• An Associate's Degree and 1 year of work experience in mental health direct service and/or Case Management experience.
• CPRP certification is a plus

Clearances:  Ability to obtain the Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance (if working in an adolescent residential program), Criminal clearance, and Fingerprint federal criminal history; Valid Driver’s License and Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.  Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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