Support Specialist

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training.

The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting.  Provides crisis intervention as needed.  Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers.  Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs. Transports consumers in Agency vehicles.  Understands medication procedures for the purpose of observing the administration of medications.  Must understand the use of Electronic Health Record for chart documentation.  Must be aware of all safety procedures along with review of MSDS manuals.  Utilizes Safe Crisis Management (SCM), CPR, and First Aid techniques as needed.  Must work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

Hours:

Two shifts are available: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

This is a full time position with the following benefits:

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) employer match               
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Retention bonus offered biannually, $1.3k for full time staff

Education/Experience:

BA/BS degree must be in mental health discipline or health/ human services or 1-year full time experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness. AA/AS with 2 years’ experience or high school diploma with 4 years’ experience. Employees must demonstrate the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to consumers, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program; the ability to support constructive consumer-family visitation and consumer involvement in community activities; the temperament to work with, and care for, adults with special needs, as appropriate; and the ability to work effectively with the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders. Related work or life experience is defines as “activity in a supportive role with an individual providing assistance, advice, guidance, instruction or direction in completing activities of daily living or coping with ongoing stressful life circumstances."

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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