Recovery Counselor/Case Manager

Description:

• Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process
• Teach, coach, and motivate, individuals in the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate their recovery
• Educate and accompany individuals around available service options and choices such as Literacy classes, GED, Employment, Volunteerism, Social Activities
• Promote and introduce the use of natural resources through normal venues of interest
• Facilitate the development of a sense of wellness and self worth
• Provide warmline cell phone coverage on a rotating basis.
• Escort individuals from HOPE & Welcome Center to medical appointments, hospitals, food bank, DPW, shelter/housing etc.
• Help in Welcome Center to transport people to services identified/needed

Requirements:

B.A. in human service field and 2 years of mental health direct care experience, which include 60 hours of psychiatric rehabilitation training or 2 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation; or an associate degree or equivalency and 4 years of mental health direct care experience, which must include either 60 hours of psychiatric rehabilitation training or 2 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation; H.S. plus 3 years mental health/psych rehab experience; CPS certification plus 2 years mental health/psych rehab experience.

• Note: Current staff will have an opportunity to obtain training and experience within a 1 year time period.

Ø Valid PA driver’s license

Ø Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Ø Knowledge (or willingness to learn about) community resources in Philadelphia area.

Ø Willingness to work flexible work schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.