Essential Functions/Responsibilities
· Document signs and symptoms of use, relapse triggers, and crisis incidents in client’s file and discuss during case consultation with the Clinical Coordinator.
· Will have a broad understanding of re-entry services and behavioral health services, priorities are to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment and diversion programs for individuals in the criminal justice system; provide housing-related assistance, case management, peer support, recovery services, life skills, job skills training and civil legal services.
Education and Experience
Other Qualifications
Competencies
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for accuracy; able to read and interpret written word.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
LanguageSkills -Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb stairs; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Sits for extended periods of time at a computer work station or desk.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Requires work with the public. Job tasks are performed in close proximity to other people. Requires contact with others (face to face, by telephone and other.)
Project Kinship is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regards to any protected status in accordance with applicable law in regards to all aspects of employment practices.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed for this position and are not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Project Kinship’s management team reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person