HCBS Supports Associate

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Catholic Charities’ mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity in partnership with the Diocese of Rochester and the greater community. We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn.

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HCBS Supports Associate (Tioga County)

Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga has a job opening for a HCBS Supports Associate that will provide three basic HCBS services and supports to individuals 18 or older with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders (SUD), including Habilitation, Pre-Vocational and Education Support Services.

Position Title: HCBS Supports Associate

Salary: $17-18/hr.

Schedule: Part-Time

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (see below) to our full-time workforce members who work 30 or more hours per week.

Who are we looking for?

· Someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

· Someone who values partnership and works well both individually and as a part of a team.

· Someone who is empathetic, ethical, and goal orientated.

· Someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Someone with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Someone who demonstrates ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Habilitation Services may help individuals develop skills necessary for community living and recovery with ongoing assessment of individual’s functional status and development of rehabilitative goals such as:

· Instruction in accessing and using community resources such as transportation, translation, and communication assistance.

· Instruction in developing or sustaining financial stability and security.

· Skill training and hands-on assistance of instrumental activities of daily living.

· Onsite modeling, training and /or supervision to assist participants in developing maximum independent functioning in community living activities.

· Facilitation of family reunification through coordination of family services as applicable and self-advocacy instruction.

· Housing preservation and advocacy training, including assistance with developing positive landlord/tenant relationships and successful living with roommates as well as accessing legal aid services when necessary.

· Assistance with developing strategies and supportive interventions for avoiding the need for more intensive services such as inpatient detoxification and coordinating crisis services with other service providers.

· Assistance with increased social opportunities and developing social support.

· Instructing in self-advocacy skills and in developing strategies to manage trauma induced behaviors and/or PTSD.

Pre-Vocational Services providing learning and work experiences for paid or unpaid employment using service components including:

· Teach concepts such as work compliance, attendance, task completion, problem solving and safety.

· Teach individuals to identify obstacles to employment, obtain paperwork necessary for employment applications, and how to interact without the use of drugs.

· Coordinate scheduled activities that support acquisition, retention, and improvement in job-related skills.

· Assist in individuals gaining work-related experience considered crucial for job placement and career development.

Education Support Services to assist individuals who want to start or return to school or formal training with the goal of achieving skills necessary to obtain employment. Services components include:

· Provide support in a variety of educational settings.

· Serve as a resource clearinghouse for educational opportunities.

· Provide linages to education-related community resources.

· Assist with admission applications and registration.

· Identify financial aid resources.

· Orient individuals to school settings, navigating school system and student services.

· Provide cognitive remediation services to improve functioning abilities such as attention, organizing, planning and work memory.

· Evaluate educational/career plan on an ongoing basis and revise as needed.

· Assist with skill development including study skills, note taking, time and stress management and social skills in relation to mental health and SUD history and other related issues.

· Provide advocacy support in obtaining accommodations such as requesting extensions for assignments or different test taking settings.

· Provide instruction on self-advocacy skills in relation to independent functioning in the educational environment.

General Duties include:

· Participate in staff meetings.

· Attending agency functions, as requested.

· Attend mandatory training.

· Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.

· Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.

· Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.

· Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.

· Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.

· Possessing a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.

· Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

· Read, write, and interpret written documents.

· Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.

· Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.

Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:

· Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicles.

· Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.

· Climb up or down stairs.

· Able to reach above or below shoulders.

· Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

· Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience working with persons with disabilities, mental illness or SUD disorders. Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the funder and the Executive Director.

· Knowledge of or willingness to become familiar with disability accommodations and assistive technology, financial aid, student loan default and SUD recovery resources.

What you will get:

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program:

· Salary: $17-18/hr.

· Part-time. We believe in work-life balance!

· Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 10 days in the first year, 15 days after 1st Anniversary.

· Holidays: 12 paid holidays

· NY State Paid Sick Leave

· Agency Sick Leave

· Medical Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Group and Term Life Insurance

· Short-Term Disability

· Long-Term Disability

· Supplemental Insurances

o Hospital

o Accident

o Auto

o Pet

o Specified Disease

· Flexible Spending Account

· Legal Plan

· Identity Plan

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403b Retirement Plan, with agency contribution for those that qualify (subject to agency performance)

· My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.

Our hiring process and timeline:

· Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

· Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.

· In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening.

· In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers.

Selected candidate(s) to start ASAP

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SUD Disorders: 3 years (Required)
• Mental Health Support: 3 years (Required)
• Persons with Disabilities: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person