Job description

Come join a team that is making a difference in our local communities!

Benefits of working at WCA:

• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Polices.
• Employer pays 80% of individual Medical Insurance Premium.
• 15 paid Holiday's.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 3.69 hours of sick time accrued per pay period.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
• Mileage reimbursement

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to improve individuals and families quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community.

WCA is currently seeking three Full Time & one Part-Time Support Specialists, Ren-Entry Program. This position could be regularly assigned to work any of the shifts at the Re-Entry Program according to the Program needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and support to mental health participants in the Re-entry Program, as well as, adhere to specific program policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement housing service plans.
• Link Re-entry participants to appropriate resources, i.e. medical, mental health, housing.
• Meet one-on-one with participants, i.e. review service plan goals, provide resources, provide support.
• Document daily progress notes.
• Supervise participants during medication administering times, ensuring they self-medicate according to prescribed dosages.
• Provide transportation for participants of the Re-entry Program when necessary for housing- related services in the community.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Six months experience as a support staff trainee or one year of experience in a human service agency working with the mentally disabled, elderly or children & youth or two years of college, which includes courses, appropriate to the human services field.
• Ability to supervise or assist participants in the implementation of their housing goals.
• Ability to maintain accurate case documentation.
• Willingness to accompany participants into the community for scheduled housing- related appointments if necessary.
• Computer knowledge and skills helpful.
• Valid PA Driver’s License required and must carry $100,000/$300,000 bodily liability car insurance.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Westmoreland Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those we seek to serve.

Must complete a post job offer physical examination form in compliance with Chapter 5310.21 (e) of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Mental Health Manual. This form includes a screening for tuberculosis, is signed by a licensed physician, and certifies the employee is free from any communicable diseases.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid vaccine required. Medical or religious exemptions accepted.

Work Location: One location

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