What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Living Specialist position at Psychotherapeutic Services Inc?
***** This position is in the Arnold Maryland area ********
Shift is 8am -4pm
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Living Specialist is in constant face-to-face contact with persons diagnosed as chronically mentally ill. Services and work assignments are primarily in a Facility based setting but could provide coverage for other staff and programs requiring travel to their homes in the community. The Community Living Specialists goal is to increase the persons capacity for independent community living, through medication management, support, rapport, role-modeling, teaching, and the provision of activities and learning experiences. The Community Living Specialist consistently exercises discretion and sound judgment in the performance of the duties of the position
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED; plus one (1) adult mental health experience required. Preferred - Associate Degree (Certificated Nursing Assistance (CNA), Medical Technicians (Med Tech.) /or related certified professional. College degree may replace experience requirement.