What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Treatment Specialist - Residential position at East Bay Community Action Program?
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) has an immediate full-time, Community Tx Specialist/Residential Group Home Case Manager for our residential group home in East Providence and Warren, RI that serves up to eleven (11) adult men and women.
The individual will assist psychiatrically disabled residents of a Residential Rehabilitation Facility with learning and increasing daily living skills and structure, assisting clients in individual growth and optimizing personal independence, while adhering to individual treatment plans.
Responsible for medication monitoring and conduct assessment of individual cases to determine clients needs in regard to basic life areas and adult daily living skills, including, but not limited to, food, shelter, hygiene, medication, transportation, health care, financial management, as well as decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions. Provide a variety of services that educate, teach, supervise, assist, and encourage clients to attain the highest possible levels of independence and safety. Coordinate clinical care of assigned clients with multi-disciplinary team, as well as directly with the clients, and family members (if applicable), to ensure assessed needs are met. Immediately report to supervisor any conditions that fall outside the norms of acceptable situations, such as unsafe or unsanitary living conditions, decline in client functioning, etc.
Educate and assist clients regarding household management, daily structure, adult daily living skills (ADL), nutrition, and food safety.
Minimum Education Requirements
Associate's degree in a Human Services field required. Bachelor's Degree (BA) degree in Human Services preferred. Commensurate years of direct care experience may be considered in place of an educational degree. Must have a valid drivers license and good driving record if engaged in travel on behalf of the organization.
For Full-Time Employees Working 30 40 hours per week, EBCAP also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance programs.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.
EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.
