What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Coordinator position at Empowering Minds?
Job description
Direct Service Coordinator - Part Time
Location : Baltimore City and surrounding Counties
Job Summary : The Direct Service Coordinator (DSC) assists clients with mental illness in reaching a higher level of independence and integration within their community. The DSC is an advocate who supports clients in accessing and coordinating benefits, services and community-based resources. DSC's provide individualized services to clients on-site at Empowering Minds Resource Center (EMRC), within clients' homes and in the community. EMRC's wellness-based approach assists clients with learning and developing improved daily living skills as well as working toward achieving healthy coping skills.
Duties : DSCs assist clients with their individualized rehabilitation plan goals in the following areas :
Self-care skills hygiene, nutrition, medication self-administration and compliance
Social skills community integration activities, interactive skills with peers and authority figures, developing natural supports, and supporting participation in community / cultural activities
Independent living skills maintenance of personal living space, community awareness, mobility skills, money management, and accessing available entitlements
Health promotion and training nutrition, exercise, dental care, prevention of illness and injury at home and in the community
DSCs :
Monitor each client during in-person visits of 30-45 minutes for a minimum of three visits (for children & adolescents) and six visits (for adults) per month and document any changes in the client's emotional, psychological, or physical health
Document monthly all client contact, interaction, interventions and goal achievement, including dates, locations, and types of contact
Work cooperatively with family and other involved professionals to coordinate services with other agencies and programs in the best interest of the client
Research and provide the client with community-based resources as needed to meet the client's needs and encourage progress toward personal goals
Facilitate client participation in weekly EMRC group meetings to encourage peer socialization and development of coping strategies / techniques
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's level degree (or higher) in a human services field preferred
One year or more of experience working with children and families
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Ability to both works independently and, on a team,
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
A background check and driving record check is required and is paid for by EMRC
60 hours paid online training required prior to providing services to clients
Must be committed and able to work successfully independently.
Schedule :
flexible
Application Question(s) :
Are you able to meet with adult clients six times a month, and minors three times a month?
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