Engagement Partner II - ACCS Community
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Req #: 1883
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Bay Cove Human Services' mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Bay Cove Human Services is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply.
Job Summary:
As a member of the multidisciplinary ACCS Integrated Team, the Integrated Team Engagement Partner II provides day-to-day support to adults challenged with mental health issues. The Integrated Team Engagement Partner II delivers interventions to Persons that are clinically informed and are delivered in a way that is supported by evidence-based practices. This is a non-exempt position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
At the discretion of the ACCS Clinical Supervisor.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Knowledgeably incorporates evidence-based practices and philosophies into engagement strategies, treatment planning, and the selection of interventions based on each Person's assessed readiness and expressed interest in order to support long-term recovery.
- Participate on the Engagement Team of assigned persons as directed by the ACCS Clinical Supervisor.
- Utilize recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals.
- Engage in supportive interventions with Persons aimed at teaching daily living skills.
- Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities and other providers to ensure access to appropriate medical, clinical, self-help, and peer modalities.
- As needed and/or as requested, accompany Persons to medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities.
- Collaborate with the ACCS Housing Coordinator to meet all licensing requirements.
- Administer medications in accordance with MAP standards and train clients in self-medication procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements for the Position:
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Psychology, Social Work, or a related area.
- A High School diploma or GED plus three years direct care experience can be substituted for the above degree requirement.
- Strong commitment to the right of each Person with mental health challenges to live in community residences and work in market jobs.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled or as-needed basis.
- Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions.
- Department of Public Health certification in medication administration required within 3 months of hire.
- CPR and First Aid certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Ability to go up and down stairs to monitor clients on multiple floors.
- Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
- A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position.
Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Type: Hourly
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