Community Service career pathway

Responsible to identify non-academic barriers to learning and in collaboration with families, to strategize for and/or refer identified students for assistance that will enhance their school success. As representatives of the community mental health systems, professionally trained liaisons provide consultation to teams and families regarding the need for referral to community-based assessment for the mental health problems. As Prevention Specialist this individual is responsible for the planning and implementation of prevention and intervention outreach activities in Warren and Forest Counties. This involves assisting with data collection and program development/implementation in order to minimize the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures but the employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. The Prevention Specialist assists with the planning, conducting and facilitation of education and information programs concerning the identification of chemical abuse behavior. Through utilization of various media techniques, drug and alcohol education information is effectively disseminated throughout the community. This individual provides instruction to school students in coping skills, decision making, self-concept and self-esteem in order to improve their ability to function and relate to others. The Prevention Specialist is to provide support sessions and group sessions for students on an as needed basis, and assists them in accessing D&A services and recreational activities or other community resources in order to address identified needs.

Implement the therapeutic interventions and strategies as identified in the ITP and with the oversight of the BC or MT. BHT services provide one-on-one interventions to a client in the home, school, or community setting in attempts to maintain the child within the natural setting of their home and community. BHT services can include non-physical crisis intervention techniques, immediate behavioral reinforcements, emotional support, time-structuring activities, time-out strategies, passive restraints (procedures that do not restrict freedom of movement) such as hand over hand, hand holding, graduated guidance, tactile timed touching, etc. (when necessary), and additional psychosocial rehabilitation activities as prescribed in the treatment plan. The BHT transfers skills to caretakers in domains where the individual is requiring the most assistance (school, home, community).

Provide therapeutic support to the child/adolescent and family in specified areas of social, behavioral and emotional concern and needs that have been identified by the child/youth and family and addressed in the treatment plan. Strengthening and supporting the family to improve coping skills, educate family members on advocating and caring for their child, crisis stabilization, utilizing community resources, and coordination of care. To provide support to the child that facilitates the growth and development of the child and the development of therapeutic support skills in the parents, family members, educators and others to ensure that such support is maintained for the child as professional interventions are decreased and terminated.

Responsible for planning and implementing prevention and intervention outreach activities in Warren and Forest Counties with the assistance of the Prevention Specialists, Tobacco Prevention Specialists, and SAP Liaisons. This involves assisting with data collection and program development/implementation in order to minimize the abuse of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures but the employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in discharging duties. The Supervisor of Prevention Services assists with the planning, conducting and facilitation of education and information programs concerning the identification of chemical abuse behaviors and problem gambling. Through utilization of various media techniques, drug, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling education information is effectively disseminated throughout the community. This individual provides instruction to school students in coping skills, decision making, self-concept and self-esteem in order to improve their ability to function and relate to others. The Supervisor of Prevention Services is to provide support sessions and group sessions for students on an as needed basis, and assists them in accessing D&A services and other community resources in order to address identified needs. The Supervisor of Prevention Services will oversee all prevention activities within the Counties that the program serves including tobacco prevention, gambling prevention, and Student Assistance. To accomplish this, they will work closely with the other prevention staff within the area to provide guidance and assist in developing a quality prevention program.

Responsible for utilizing a team approach in providing individual, family, and group therapy, while allowing for the delivery of services in a more flexible manner across settings (home, school, community). This position includes both clinical and administrative functions. The professionals responsibilities include: facilitating individual/group/family work, providing the clinical oversight of a caseload, direct supervision and management of the Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), providing supervision and observation of BHT per state regulations, participation in on call rotation, collaboration and consultation with treatment team members, preparing for and attending weekly meetings, gaining authorization from funding sources, completion of intakes and assessments, completion of daily documentation, and meeting productivity requirements.

Responsible for coordination of treatment for their assigned caseload.

Responsible for utilizing a team approach in providing individual, family, and group therapy, while allowing for the delivery of services in a more flexible manner across settings (home, school, community). This position includes both clinical and administrative functions. The professionals responsibilities include: facilitating individual/group/family work, providing the clinical oversight of a caseload, direct supervision and management of the Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), providing supervision and observation of BHT per state regulations, participation in on call rotation, collaboration and consultation with treatment team members, preparing for and attending weekly meetings, gaining authorization from funding sources, completion of intakes and assessments, completion of daily documentation, and meeting productivity requirements.

Responsible for the general oversight of the individual admission and discharge of a client entering services. The IBHS Case Manager is a liaison between the agency and the families, schools, placing agencies, and other involved providers by performing the following duties.

Responsible for the day to day operations of partial hospitalization, student assistance and prevention and community components in Warren County.

Responsible for the day to day operations of the program in both Elk and Potter Counties. This position provides intense treatment services to families with children who have a mental health diagnosis in Elk, Cameron, McKean and Potter Counties. Supervises staff, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, monitors financial performance, and ensures that services delivered meet agency and regulatory standards.

The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day to day operations of the Agency to which they are assigned including responsibility for all Agency programs, staff, and physicians. In addition they maintain responsibility for working directly with and under the Board of Directors of Agency implementing the Strategic plan.