If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a residential peer support specialist.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Assists group home residents to make informed choices for community services which seek to maximize their personal abilities and enable growth in some or all aspects of the residents vocational, educational, social, and health related environments.
• Assists clients with learning and implementing daily living skills including personal care, socialization, community access, and recreation and to maximize an independent lifestyle.
• Facilitate treatment, services, and resources within the agency and in the community
• Assist clients to identify needs, goals, and strengths in group home program
• Completes comprehensive needs assessment and periodic reassessment at least once every 90 days to determine service needs, including activities that focus on identification for any medical, educational, social, or other services including taking member history, identifying the member’s needs and completing related documentation and gathering information from other sources such as family members, medical providers, social workers, and educators
• Creates and assists with comprehensive treatment plans to be reviewed and signed by the client and treatment team
• Participates as a member in interdisciplinary treatment team
• Accompanies clients to services and resources in the community as needed and desired by the client
• Advocates on behalf of the consumer and ensures the protection of rights
• Interacts with agency and community providers as needed concerning mental health treatment and client care
• Facilitate transportation with consumers using community resources or a motor vehicle as needed.
• Involves social support system, with the appropriate releases, as needed in treatment.
• Assist clients with discharge planning including relevant internal and external referrals, resources, and services.
• Assist with client rule violations and behavioral issues as appropriate.
• Support group home clients with access to mental health emergency and crisis supports.
• Accurately and timely completes clinical documentation and uploads collateral documentation in client’s electronic medical record.
• Perform related and/or other work as assigned.
• Upon hiring, the Residential Care Coordinator will undergo training and will be expected to pass testing relevant to the position.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Advancement, Professional Development.

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and one year of experience in a mental health setting is preferred or an Associate Degree in Psychology or related field and a minimum of two years of experience in a mental health setting.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and pass a criminal background check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.