Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

Kittanning, PA Location

Overall Function:

Implements and monitors consumer rehabilitation plans and assists in the daily operation of program activities between the Enhanced Transitional Housing program and the Enhanced Supportive Housing Program.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts Psychosocial Assessments and Re-assessments of consumers to develop and update individualized Service Plans.
• Provides supportive counseling and intensive life skills training to individuals and consumer groups.
• Serves as advocate to identify and access entitlement resources, available social services and affordable housing.
• Maintains current client case record activity and progress, prepares and submits all required program forms, reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serves as a member of the Mental Health treatment team and maintains appropriate communication with external programs and community resources.
• Provides "on-call" availability for both housing emergencies and technical assistance to residential staff.
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Psychology or related human services field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services.
• Must obtain criminal history clearances 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 programs.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
• Ability to assist, move and/or transfer physically limited clients weighing up to 160 pounds.
• Ability to pack personal effects and transport mentally and physically challenged consumers.
• Ability to inspect and recognize violations pertaining to program regulations.

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.
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