PSR Paraprofessional

JOB SUMMARY

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist is an integral part of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program, which provides recovery-oriented services to individuals with persistent mental illnesses. Under general supervision, the PSR Specialist provides psycho-educational skill-building groups/interventions to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, daily living skills & development of natural/community supports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist:

• Exemplifies the principles of recovery and person-centered care;
• Prepares and provides recovery-oriented, psycho-educational groups;
• Manages a caseload, provides consistent care coordination, group (and individual, as needed) skills training, and referral completion;
• Assists in evaluating progress, developing individual recovery plans, completing PSR Readiness assessments, & ensuring appropriate level of care;
• Educates and advocates with family members and other caregivers to support individuals in their recovery;
• Is a model of teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism;
• Documents all contact through individual daily progress notes completed within agency-mandated timeframes;
• Works cohesively with co-workers, site physicians, adult outpatient clinicians, administrative staff, agency administration, personal care home providers & family members;
• Possesses basic computer skills & utilize electronic medical records daily;
• Completes/passes agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings;
• Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings;
• May require occasional weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community events;
• Additional duties may be assigned by PSR Program Manager and/or Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field or equivalent experience (i.e., Peer Specialist Certification); Previous experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness; Competency in teaching basic group/life skills, understanding how to engage individuals in treatment & development of self-advocacy; Proficient computer skills to be able to use electronic medical records; Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community; Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, & be a positive role model for the organization and individuals served.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Primarily in clinic but does require some work in community during required program outings. May require occasional adjusted hours due to program and community events; Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy and scanning machine.; Must complete and pass agency-sponsored defensive driving course, as well as all other agency-required trainings.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.

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DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA