What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist position at SPHS GROUP?
Job Details
Job Location: Butler, PA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Description
Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement
CARE CENTER, INC.
Full-Time
Butler PA Location
Overall Function:
Implements and monitors consumer rehabilitation plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.
Essential Functions:
- Finds affordable housing for clients referred to the program.
- Completes both announced and unannounced visits to the client’s homes to ensure a clean-living environment and assess any property damage
- Acts as a liaison between the clients and the landlords of the properties.
- Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Serves as a member of the Mental Health treatment team and maintains appropriate communication with external programs and community resources.
- Provides "on-call" availability for both housing emergencies and technical assistance to residential staff.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Service and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
- Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
- Be an SPHS Hero!
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