Outreach Worker

Outreach Worker – Niantic CT – Mon-Thu 3pm-7pm About the Role In this rewarding position, you will provide direct training and support for persons served in developing and enhancing their daily living skills such as symptom, medication, money management, cooking, cleaning, recreational activities, personal hygiene, and social and interpersonal skills. You will contribute to high-quality case management services. Responsibilities Implement service plan interventions with persons served. Provide direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) for persons served in developing and enhancing their daily living skills, i.e., symptom, medication, and money management, cooking, cleaning, recreational activities, personal hygiene, social and interpersonal skills. Maintain and update documentation in individual and program records. Act as an advocate for persons served. Communicate verbally and in writing with co‑workers, supervisors, and other service providers, including funding agency personnel. Escort persons served into the community using public transportation, company or personal vehicle, as necessary. Monitor status of persons served, provide crisis intervention and counseling, as needed. Report incidents to on‑call manager or supervisor, as required. Perform housecleaning tasks, as assigned. Attend in‑service trainings and staff meetings, as assigned. Provide coverage for the program as required, including overnights, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Adhere to established policies and procedures of the program and company as well as internal and external standards and regulations. Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAC requirements, funding source regulations, and company policy. May assume on‑call duties in some programs. May provide outreach to persons served living in their own homes. Perform other duties, as assigned. Knowledge and Skills Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues. Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques. Knowledge and use of different communication styles. Participatory, collaborative, and teaching skills. Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources. Knowledge of available equipment, therapies, and service providers. Knowledge of empowerment and self‑advocacy techniques. Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices. Knowledge of participatory planning techniques. Knowledge of required physical personal management skills. Knowledge of required household management skills. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. About Vinfen Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization and a leading provider of community‑based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Equal Opportunity Statement Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Typical requirements: At least one year of work experience in human services with adults with psychiatric illness and/or developmental disabilities is required. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, human services, or a related field is preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training. Driving Requirements Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license and adequate insurance are required. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, maintain a safe driving record, and pass a driver’s screening background check. Physical Effort Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb as this is a very physically active position. Can lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two‑person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Can sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Can assist clients with tasks of daily living. Can remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Can bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Can speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Required Certifications CPR is required within two weeks of hire. First Aid is required within two weeks of hire. MAC follows CT guidelines. Safety Care is required within 60 days of hire. Other training, as assigned. Pay Range USD $21.00 – $21.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr