Support Services Specialist jobs in Apple Valley, CA

Hourly Range: $17.36 - $23.44
Bilingual Pay: $1.92/hr
Education Pay: $2.00 - $3.00/hr

Why Victor?

• • Learning Organization: Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!
  • Leadership Development: Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!
  • Reimbursements: Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more!
  • Loan Forgiveness: Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Benefits:

• • • Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
    • Life Insurance plan for employee and family
    • 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
    • Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
    • 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Mileage Reimbursement
    • Verizon Wireless Discount
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Flexible Community-Based Schedules

Job Summary: 

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan.

Program(s):

Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment (SART): A community based, family-focused program designed to improve the developmental, social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning of at-risk children from birth through age five. The SART program uses a transdisciplinary team of professionals that includes Mental Health Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Pediatric Psychologist, Rehab Specialists, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and a Pediatrician

Early Identification and Intervention Services (EIIS):  A community based, family-focused program designed to improve the developmental, social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning of at-risk children from birth through age 8. The EIIS program uses an interdisciplinary team of professionals that includes Mental Health Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Rehab Specialists, and Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities: 

1. Provides individual and family support services primarily in home and the community in accordance with individualized care plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), including Intensive Care Coordination/Targeted Case Management services, In Home Behavioral Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Social Rehabilitation, support groups, educational services and support, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
2. Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
3. Effectively manages a flexible community based schedule.
4. Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
5.  Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibility within the team in accordance to program needs which may include operating effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agencies and resources.
6. Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.

Minimum Required Education and Experience: 

1. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science (i.e. psychology, sociology, social work etc).
2. Experience working with children ages 0-5 highly preferred.
3. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
4. Medi-Cal Documentation experience preferred.

Position/Program Requirements: 

1. Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
3. Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.