Supported Education and Employment Specialist

PURPOSE


Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery


VISION


Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.


VALUE


We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.


Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Starting Wage- depending on qualifications.


Position Summary:


Works as part of a multidisciplinary Coordinated Specialty Care team to help young individuals experiencing early psychosis achieve their academic and career goals. Provides personalized vocational assistance, case management, and skills training to help individuals secure mainstream education or competitive, integrated employment as outlined in the Texas Administrative Code and current state guidelines for individuals with a mental illness. This role heavily involves community outreach to build relationships with local employers and schools, and includes advocacy, crisis services, individual and group skills training, and other tasks as assigned by leadership in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.


Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Counseling required
• Licensed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (Can be obtained during training period)
• Master's level intern with two (2) years Human Services experience preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/ or addiction issues desirable

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and a vehicle for use at work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred
• Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
• Knowledge of Office Suite
• Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.

• The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred

General Requirements:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to handle money/make change
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

Security/Access:

• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization's privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

• Standard office equipment
• First Aid/Spill Kits

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities


Provide case management and supported education and employment services

1. Monitor clients in home and community setting
2. Provide case management services
3. Provide coordination and referral services
4. Document services according to standards
5. Provides support and skills related to education and employment

Provide psychosocial rehabilitation

1. Teach basic living and social skills in natural setting
2. Teach coping skills for managing symptoms and for daily living and interactions
3. Document service delivery according
4. Teach skills that will help person cope with emotional and behavioral problems
5. Complete documentation that meets billing standards

Provide crisis-problem solving assistance as needed

1. Evaluate problem
2. Offer choices
3. Assist to implement choice
4. Consult with family
5. Document service
6. Provide follow up and aftercare

Maintain documentation

1. Develop Care Plan
2. Diagnostic Form routed for update annually or as needed
3. Documentation must meet Medicaid standards for billing
4. Fee Assessment Annually
5. Client Rights, HIPPA documents annually
6. Complete Assessments according to time standards

Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

1. Supports and promotes fellow co-workers, programs and administration.
2. Provides a positive image of the center and its philosophy.
3. Provides excellent customer service to clients and staff.
4. Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
5. Always maintains proper appearance and manner.
6. Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
7. Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.

Compiles, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of TCC operations and requirements, including but not limited to HIPAA, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, all department and organization-wide policies, and Texas Administrative Code.

1. Maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA regulations.
2. Maintains current and accurate documentation.
3. Follows all TCC policies and procedures.
4. Follows and knows safety policies and procedures.
5. Attends all scheduled meetings and participates in these meetings.
6. Considers the impact of regulations in work that is produced and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.

Participates in TCC committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.


Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of client medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.


Attends required training and maintains current status of required training; and performs other duties as assigned.


Able to define and display understanding of Trauma Informed Care Model and Principles. Safety, Transparency, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and Empowerment


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Be able to develop positive, working relationships with community stakeholders to enhance education and employment opportunities for the individuals we serve.