Caseworker I or II/Community Living Support Specialist 1811
Company: Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center
Location: Waco
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Community Living Support Specialist for Klaras Center for
Families work with Mental Health staff, families, and other
community resource providers in an effort to meet therapeutic goals
of adolescents in the mental health system. This person will
provide skills training and community living support to clients and
families who receive services under the Youth Empowerment Services
waiverEXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:Performs skills training,
mentoring, and respite services with clients or relatives of
clients in the community, under supervision of the Supervisor of
YES & WRAP Services in consultation with a therapist/skills trainer
and interdisciplinary team.Participates as a team member in
conferences designed for the diagnosis and treatment of
clients.Acts as liaison between all appropriate agencies,
physicians, relatives of clients and community resources for
purposes of admission, treatment and discharge creases knowledge of
work concepts by attendance at work related outside conferences and
seminars whenever possible.Performs related work as
required.Knowledge, Skills, and Essential FunctionsExcellent
written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting
clinical documentationExcellent verbal communication with clients,
staff, and community providersTime management and organization
required to meet service goalsLocal travel to client homes, school,
jail, and other community settingsStooping, bending, sitting,
standing, keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting up to 30
lbs.Ability to be CPR and PMAB certifiedValid driver's license,
liability insurance, and reliable transportation required. 60%
local travel.Education and ExperienceBachelor's or Master's in
social work, psychology or related field with ability to obtain
Qualified Mental Health Professional credentialing1 year of skills
training experience preferredHours:M-F 8AM-5PM with possible
variationSalary:$30,000-$36,172 annually DOQLocation:Klaras Center
for FamiliesDepartment:Klaras Center for Families
Keywords: Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Waco , Caseworker I or II/Community Living Support Specialist 1811, Other , Waco, Texas
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