Voc Electives Specialist (VOCELSPC-09) Plumbing Facilitator

Voc Electives Specialist Plumbing Facilitator

The Vocational Electives Specialist will focus primarily on peer support, curriculum, development, and support of member electives and workplace skills in partnership with our Vocational Supervisors and the Vocational Director. This Vocational Electives Specialist role will also function as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, especially related to workplace re-entry. They will serve as an advocate, providing supportive information and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings. Using their recovery and/or work-related experience, Vocational Electives Specialists provide support and resources for members through case management and peer support within the framework of the vocational programming, with a focus on developing vocational skills and acquiring full time employment upon graduation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers various vocational electives curriculum via group facilitation with members.
• Works closely with department leadership and team members to develop, launch, and build out electives and workplace skills programming for members.
• Facilitates electives teaching and groups as needed across various subject matter areas.
• Supports members in enrollment into the correct electives to accomplish their vocational goals.
• Partners with outside employers interested in partnering and/or participating in our electives program(s).
• Completes administrative duties related to enrollment and scheduling for vocational electives.
• Observes members, listens to their concerns, records their observations, and reports to mental health professionals about any unusual behavior(s).
• Aides in various daily living activities to effectively support the re-entry and recovery processes.
• Effectively assesses changes in mood, and accurately determines whether it is positive, negative, and/or potentially dangerous, taking necessary steps to modify the member's actions or alert medical or mental health professionals.
• Assists members in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions.
• Supports members in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aide them in achieving those goals.
• Assists members in working with their Transitional Services and Treatment Team to determine the steps that need to be taken to achieve their goals and self-directed recovery.
• Assists members in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as a means of locating and joining existing groups.
• Encourages ongoing individual and group sessions to teach members how to identify and combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears by providing a forum which allows group members to share their experiences.
• Identifies literature, media, and other resources to help members gain hope, learn to identify their strengths, and combat negative self-talk.
• In direct partnership with the Transitional Services team, effectively supports members' vocational choices and assists them in choosing a job that matches their strengths, overcoming job-related anxiety by reviewing job applications, and providing interview tips.
• Assists members in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.
• Maintains safety for themselves and their members, which can include securing documents, files, and effectively deescalating members and/or complex situations.
• Provides direct support to the treatment team for in-house members or on supervised trips, as needed.
• When required and assigned by management, transports members to their approved destinations. This may include maintaining a safe and clean vehicle and using navigation apps to determine the best route.
• Effectively meets any/all outlined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the highest quality and level of member care and engagement is provided.
• Receives and actively engages in clinical supervision and oversight each week/month based on BHPP/BHT designation requirements, including completion of all continuing education requirements.
• In addition, all other duties as assigned.

At New Freedom, we restore lives and reintegrate communities through intentional guidance by providing our members with a sense of identity, purpose, and hope. We are growing and always looking for others who believe in our mission and have a heart to serve. Join our AMAZING team, apply now! We're fulfilling our mission thanks to the dedicated work of our amazing employees. We provide them with a valuable total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive pay rates – including shift differential for eligible shifts/positions
• Comprehensive medical coverage (including dependents/family) – majority company-paid
• Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program – company-paid
• 401K – With a company match
• Dental, Vision, and Supplementary Insurance – available at low cost to employees
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays – including 2 extra Floating Holidays
• Even more perks provided by the company, include:
• 10-hour shifts with three days off – for eligible departments/positions
• Onsite meals, snacks, and drinks – complimentary for employees
• Onsite gym services – complimentary for employees
• Onsite professional training opportunities/certifications/continuing education

Additional Notes: New Freedom Ops LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills: Intermediate
• Computer/Technology Literacy: Intermediate
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods: Intermediate
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods: Intermediate
• Behavioral Health Experience: Intermediate
• Lived Experience: Intermediate
• Peer Coach Experience: Intermediate

Behaviors:

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

• High School or better.
• HS Equivalency or better.

Experience:

• Excellent professional and ethical boundaries across all aspects of the peer support and member therapeutic relationship Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, demonstrating versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within a fast-paced environment Peer Support Specialist certification is required
• Minimum one (1) year Peer Support Specialist experience
• Behavioral Health Paraprofessional designation required (0-2 years behavioral health work experience without higher education, such as Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in relevant course of study)

Licenses & Certifications:

• APS Verification
• Criminal Background Check
• CPI Certification
• CPR/FA Certification
• PST Certification
• Driver's License
• MVR Clearance
• Annual TB Clearance
• Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred:

• BHT Certification
• Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.