Behavioral Health Specialist (Nassau Co.) - Allwel : Job Details

Behavioral Health Specialist (Nassau Co.)

Reports To

The Behavioral Health Specialist will report to the Designated Clinical Supervisor.

Job Overview

As a Behavior Health Specialist (BHS) you provide1:1 that are designed to assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) in acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings

Responsibilities and Duties

Assist individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis (i.e., SUD or mental health) via appointment at the individuals home or in the community.

Helping the individual acquiring, retaining and improving skills such as communication, self-help, domestic, self-care, socialization, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment, relationship development, use of community resources and adaptive skills

Assist clients that want to start or return to school or formal training with a goal of achieving skills necessary to obtain employment. (May consist of general adult educational services such as applying for and attending community college, university, or other college-level courses.)

Teach concepts such as: work compliance, attendance, task completion, problem solving, and safety, and, if applicable, teach individuals how to identify obstacles to employment, and obtain paperwork necessary for employment applications

Assist the individual to locate a job or develop a job on behalf of the individual via the use of Individualized Placement and Support services.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Sciences OR 1-3 years of experience in relevant experience

Must work at LEAST 5 hours a week.

Pay Rate:

$40.00 per Hour

For staff who have lived experience, there is a $900 bonus after becoming a certified NYS PEER Support while employed with Allwel.