Human Service Specialist (Res/Mtn View), PT - Cedar City ID - 12693

Position works at our Mountain View House Residential facility in Cedar City. Performs a variety of entry level technical duties as needed to provide residential support, skills training and case management services to adult clients in Mental Health programs. This is a part time position. It requires willingness to work weekends, evenings, graveyard shifts, and holiday shifts. If assigned to a graveyard shift, the pay rate includes $1.00 per hour shift differential. Shift coverage predominately needed from 3:30pm to midnight and/or 7am to 3:30pm.

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GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of entry level technical duties as needed to provide residential support, skills training and case management services to adult clients in Mental Health programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager and direct supervision of the Team Leader.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1*. Education and Experience*

A. High School Diploma or GED; one to two years of college education in psychology, social work or related field is preferred,

AND

B. Three to six months experience working in a social service program preferred,

OR

C. Equivalent combination or education and related experience.

2. Able to pass background check (BCI).

3. Valid Utah driver's license (or equivalent)

4*. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*

A. Some knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment programs; some knowledge of community and regional resources engaged in social problem solving; some knowledge of personal financial management; some knowledge of practical consumer buying practices.

B. Ability to: develop effective professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the public; to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; to work independently and manage work assignments in a high interpersonal contact environment; to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow ethical guidelines and Center/Program policies, procedures, and protocols.

C. Demonstrates skills: in establishing priorities, working independently, and proceeding with objectives without direct supervision when appropriate; in creativity in handling and resolving problems; in time management principles as it applies to scheduled appointments, meeting obligations, paperwork, encompassing all job duties; and in conflict resolution.

D. Is familiar with food preparation techniques for up to 40 people at a time. Knows basics of comparison shopping, managing budgets allocated to kitchen, safe food handling techniques, and able to work with a dietician/food manager on food related issues, menus, and meal preparation.

E. Able to work with community businesses to facilitate employment opportunities for clients. Has a basic understanding of Social Security benefits as it relates to employment, including ticket-to-work and employment networks and other work incentives.

F. Must be proficient in use of computer and have keyboarding skills in order to enter and retrieve client's electronic records. General knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft office software preferred.

4. Special Qualifications

A. CPR/First Aid certification (within 30-days and annually thereafter)

B. Food Handlers Permit (when required)

C. Yearly certification in Non-Violent Crisis Management

D. Certification or ability to be certified as a peer or family support specialist preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.33 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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