Skill Builder II - Child Services 6280

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Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a Skill Builder II for our Childrens Program located in Jay County IN.

Skill Builders provide individual and group skills training and development to assist the client and/or family in developing skills (i.e. coping with body image changes coping with hormonal-induced emotional mood swings self-care daily life management interpersonal communication illness management anger management positive coping skills and problem-solving skills) directed toward achieving developmental milestones and reducing psychosocial barriers for Children.

This is a full-time position with up to 75% travel within the community and to patient homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interview counsel and provide resolution for clients in situations involving social emotional financial marital health or other problems
• Travel up to (number)% to other locations to provide services
• Case Management Services - evaluation preparation and implementation of case management plans
• Organize and conduct client support groups
• Maintain working relationships and act as a liaison for client with medical staff and staff of agencies and institutions homes and facilities
• Encourage and assist clients toward independent living and a sense of self-esteem
• Prepare and maintain written case records reports and forms including case follow-up and closing
• Maintain Meridian Health Services standards policies procedures and regulations in accordance with local state and federal laws and with ethical standards of profession
• Maintain productivity standards as assigned

We are seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• Bachelors degree (BA BS BSW) in the following disciplines: Social Work Sociology Psychology Criminal Justice Education Nursing Recreational Therapy Rehabilitation Music Therapy Art Therapy Pastoral Counseling Child Development
• One to two years related experience preferred
• Experience with children preferred
• A valid drivers license with a driving record meeting Meridians driving policy reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance
• A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental emotional and physical well-being

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:

• Health dental vision plans
• Merit based compensation plan
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness short term disability etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen TB test extensive background check and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks social distancing and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.