What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental health advocate position at Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton?
JOB SUMMARY :
Provides peer support to individuals receiving mental health support services through the EISS program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Provides on-site support services which include but are not limited to personal care assistance (hygiene, grooming), life skill development (nutrition, money management, medication monitoring, recreation and socialization), entitlement management and advocacy, and supportive counseling (emotional support, job coach / vocational support, substance abuse support).
- Participates in treatment planning, ongoing assessment and discharge review process.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and current consumer records.
- Responsible for the development of Wellness Action Recovery (WRAP) Plans with program participants.
- Contributes to and participates in interdisciplinary in-service trainings and case conferences.
- Participates in on-going supervision and / or program development with the Program Supervisor, which may consist of field visits to consumer residences, work sites, families, etc.
- EISS specific responsibilities :
- Communicates observations and information about program participants to the program supervisor, RN and treatment team.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS : No
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- High school diploma AND 5 years of human services experience OR
- Combination of one or more years of college, plus related work or life experience together equaling four years, OR
- Associates degree 2 years of related work or life experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an accredited college or university, rehabilitation or nursing. OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field with at least one year of related work or life experience.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED : none
Exempt / Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Weekly Work Hours 40 Proposed Salary $37,000 annually ScheduleM-8-4 T-8-4 W-10-6 Th-8-4 F-8-4
This position is currently accepting applications.
Last updated : 2024-11-26
Salary : $37,000
