Community Engagement Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Butler LTSR

• Butler, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Evening/Weekend, Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Tuition Discounts
• Career Advancement The CARE Center, Inc. Part-Time-LTSR Evenings and Weekends Butler, PA Location Overall Function Implements and monitors client service plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities.

Essential Functions

Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of clients to develop and update individualized Service Plans. Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups. Serves as advocate to identify and assess entitlement resources and available social and vocational services.

Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Maintains appropriate communication with internal and external programs and community resources. Other duties as required. 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

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university with one year experience preferred; associate degree an 1 year experience in mental health direct service; or a high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental health direct service.

CPS certificate and one additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service. 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 Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.

Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program. 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! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER