Community Support Worker (CSW) - Independent Contractor
Community Support Worker (CSW) - Independent Contractor
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Job Description
Support Recovery. Make a Difference in the Community.
MBI Health Services is seeking compassionate and self-motivated professionals to serve as Community Support Workers (CSWs) on a contract basis with our Adult Behavioral Health Division. This independent contractor role is ideal for those who thrive working in the field supporting adults living with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders. As a CSW youll work one-on-one with clients in their homes and communitiesempowering them to build essential life skills access critical resources and achieve greater independence on their path to recovery.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Follow all MBI policies and procedures to ensure quality care in compliance with DC Mental Health Standards MBI regulations and all applicable Federal State and local laws.
Maintain confidentiality of consumer records and documentation in accordance with HIPAA and MBI policies.
Conduct interviews collect assessments and evaluate daily functioning to help identify areas requiring continued support treatment or additional resources.
Provide support in school home and community settings to help consumers function more independently and safely.
Facilitate physical social educational and recreational activities.
Serve as a positive role model and support clients in developing coping interpersonal and daily living skills.
Identify and connect clients to appropriate community services including social educational recreational and economic supports.
Maintain ongoing collaboration and communication with external providers agencies school staff and caregivers.
Recognize and effectively respond to potential crisis and emergency situations; inform Supervisor or Manager of incidents promptly and implement appropriate strategies.
Assist the case management team with identifying concerns and providing feedback for the development of the consumers Individual Recovery Plan.
Participate in treatment team meetings supervisory sessions and program trainings.
Provide a minimum of 25 billable SIDA hours (See Intervene Document Approve) weekly.
Ensure all services contribute to a smooth transition for new clients and support a positive and respectful consumer experience.
Attend all required trainings and mandatory meetings.
Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED required.
Some college coursework preferred; ideal candidates will have education in Social Work Psychology Education or a related field.
Prior experience working in mental health social services or educational settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively stay organized and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer proficiency required.
Must be able to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Successful completion of criminal background check and other regulatory clearances required.
Additional Information :
MBI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries PTO employee perks Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K Plan 401K Matching Employee Referral Benefits Short-term/Long-term disability Growth Opportunities and more.
It is MBI Health Services policy to comply to D.C. Mayor Bowsers order issued on August 10 2021 that all DC employees and DC Contract/Grant Agencies must get vaccinated.
MBI will also accommodate medical and religious exemptions. More information can be provided upon application acceptance.
Together we can offer steps toward empowerment!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
