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Therapeutic Program Worker/Treatment Coordinator – Youngstown, OH

Salary $: Full-time; 40 hours per week position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Shift: 8am-4pm

Salary/Hourly Rate: $17

Responsibilities:

• Monitors the whereabouts of the residents and or applicable visitors at all times. Adheres to program rules and procedural guidelines to ensure the safety and security of the residents, staff, and facility. Supervision and monitoring of medications, which includes re-stocking and organization of supplies. Makes appropriate contact with on-call regarding unusual resident needs or emergencies. Orients and assists in the completing of resident intakes.
• Provides CPST and/or SUD Group service, as ordered by individual treatment plans, in order to train residents to function independently. Facilitates resident development of daily living skills i.e., personal hygiene, grooming, cooking, cleaning, household maintenance, budgeting, and medication compliance. Teaches and encourages the residents to maintain positive and controlled social behaviors by utilizing group facilitation techniques.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of CPST and/or SUD Groups in electronic records utilizing Credible. Also documents resident admissions data, behaviors, Problem areas, progress/regression in relation to individual service plan goals. Documents delivery of services, unusual incidents, medication administration records and medication compliance.
• Provides individual therapeutic interactions with clients. Documented daily billable services with each client residing at the Crisis Center with an expectation of at least 2 services per client each week. Regular interactions with Program Manager, peers and supervisor and clinical staff to discuss cases and discharge plans. Coordinates after-care and ongoing support with other service providers. Gathers collateral information and input for discharge planning from family and significant others. Maintain ongoing relationships with community resources and other providers for potential referrals
• Institutes and takes an independent pro-active approach to crisis intervention for unacceptable behavior as defined by the resident’s individual treatment plan (ITP).
• Plans, coordinates and schedules various resident positive and therapeutic activities i.e. games, crafts, group activities etc. in conjunction with the approval and guidance of treatment team. Responsible for operating an Agency vehicle and transporting the residents as needed to various external recreational, educational and or occupational activities.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous residential duties such as: performing light duty housekeeping in resident living /common areas. Completes required residential fire watches per guidelines. Reports health and safety concerns and equipment malfunctions to supervisor and our maintenance department. Full-time staff will work in rotation with other full-time TPW’s as the on-call scheduler. Attends various Agency sponsored in service/external required trainings and educational programs. Performs duties assigned by supervisor, clinical staff, or program director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, health and human services is preferred.
• Three years of behavioral health related experience is required.
• Must be able to be credentialed as a (QBHS) Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist and (CDCA) Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant. Note: for those without a CDCA, COMPASS will provide the necessary training to meet this requirement within 45 days of hire.
• Experience using computers, Electronic Health Records (Credible), office phone and cell phone, email, fax/copy machine.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance
• Disability insurance, Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Miscellaneous requirements: Criminal background check; Pre-employment drug screen; Clear driving record; TB test and First Aid/CPR. Strong social, communication and written skills. Must have the ability to develop rapport and be perceived by residents and staff as approachable. Ability to understand and carry out directives provided by clinical treatment team. Ability to multi-task, while maintaining accuracy and organization. Having a working knowledge of basic to intermediate electronic health records systems is preferred. Ability to work varied shifts.

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

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