Job Description

Job Description

Compensation: $14.00/hr

POSITION PURPOSE

The Community Living Instructor assists the Wellness Team in the facilitation of activities and groups for residents of SWMPRC. This position is responsible for providing a variety of activity services to consumers to enhance rehabilitation in 5 program components: 1) Living Skills, 2) Self-Care Skills, 3) Social Skills, 4) Leisure Skills, 5) Work Skills. Services are consistent with Wellness Plan goals and community integration. We have PRN openings in all three of our environments, Southwest Psych Rehab, Cedar Ridge Apartments and Nevada Gateway.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC

Will provide a safe and secure environment for therapeutic growth of clients through safety and oversight of program and facility grounds

Will use individual and group activities to help consumers develop behaviors and skills to allow them to return to and remain involved in activities appropriate to his/her age and based on their needs and abilities
Will use DMH approved curriculum focused on building skills and knowledge about the management of mental illness to help the consumer remain community living
Will use methods and techniques that improve an individual's desire or motivation to maximize independence
Uses a curriculum built around 5 core components 1) Living Skills, 2) Self-Care Skills, 3) Social Skills, 4) Leisure Skills, and 5) Work Skills utilizing training, coaching and supporting daily living skills, mood management, relationships and boundaries, medication education, symptom recognition and reduction, health and wellness, anger management, problem solving, goal setting, conflict resolution, and communication skills
Will provide consistent meaningful individual and group activity which is appropriate to the skill and cognitive level of functioning of the consumers and does so in a manner that is of interest of the consumer
Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health services including accompanying consumers to appointments to address medical or other health needs
Provide individuals assistance to consumers in accessing a variety of public services including financial and housing, including assistance on an emergency basis and directly helping to meet needs for food, shelter and clothing
Assist consumers to access and utilize a variety of community agencies and resources to provide ongoing social, educational, vocational and recreational supports and activities
Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - COMPANY WIDE

Regularly attends work except for approved absences
Attends all training as required
Maintain professional, champion behavior
Provides quality customer service
Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
Team oriented and values diversity

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids

Job Requirements

EDUCATION

High School/GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least two (2) years experience in a mental health related field preferred
A valid driver's license at the time of hire with the ability to obtain and maintain a Class E MO driver's license by the end of the 60-day introductory period required

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.