Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement
SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.
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.
- 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.
- Be an SPHS Hero!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during interviews to make recommendations
- Knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social services
- Obtain PA State Police criminal history clearances, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances
- Not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care programs
- Ability to safely operate 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
What We Do
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. (SPHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing health and social service needs throughout the southwestern Pennsylvania region. It provides a comprehensive system of health and human services, including acute care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, home care, child care, aging programs, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and homeless assistance.
