Adult Intensive Community Support Specialist

Job Title: Adult Intensive Community Support Specialist

Department: Crisis Intervention

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing crisis case management services to needy consumer’s 24-hours daily. Receives limited supervision from department head and has considerable contact with individuals outside the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE COMPANY AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ELEMENTS. VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION. THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY WARREN-YAZOO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE.

1. Crisis intervention

2. Direct Services

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Any one (1) position of this class may not include all duties listed, nor do listed examples include all duties, which may be found in positions of this class).

Assist consumers in crisis and attempt to initiate a solution.

Provide supportive counseling to consumer and family members daily.

Provide medication monitoring as needed (24 hours daily).

Provide linkage and referral to other agencies.

Provide consumers with important information concerning the use of drugs and alcohol; and medication or diagnosis.

Encourage weekly participation to consumers.

Provide prescreening evaluations when needed.

Conduct consumer home visits.

Maintain caseload records.

Document all activities with consumers and family (collatoral).

Submit all paperwork and monthly reports accordingly (contact, units).

Report to supervisor any problems sited with consumer cases.

Provide transportation when necessary.

Attend meetings when necessary.

Assist with dual diagnosis group sessions weekly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

INCUMBENT PERFORMS OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED; ANY DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ELEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THAT EMPLOYEE'S POSITION WITHIN THE JOB CLASSIFICATION.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME'S) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based upon job analysis information supplied by these SME'S. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Management Review Team in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. However, in the case of mandated requirements for the State there will be no exception for education or experience, unless a wavier is granted specifically on an individual basis. If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the Management Review Team in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical demands may be added to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four year college or university and 2 years related experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be licensed eligible by their licensing body or the Department of Mental Health

Valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vicksburg, MS 39180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000