Center for Human Development
Adult Mental Health Outreach
Center for Human Development, Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62701
Adult Mental Health Outreach
The Outreach Worker will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary ACCS team model, but also be the primary caseworker for a number of participants and provide direct services to program participants with mental health diagnoses who live independently in the community; with a focus on engaging individuals to help maintain both their physical and mental health, supporting their activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, advocacy, and providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation and recovery. Requirements: The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years of age and preferably have or are working towards an Associate or a Bachelors degree. Basic computer skills are necessary and candidate must have a vehicle for work use, a current driver's license, and complete medication administration training upon hire. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Outreach Worker will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary ACCS team model, but also be the primary caseworker for a number of participants and provide direct services to program participants with mental health diagnoses who live independently in the community; with a focus on engaging individuals to help maintain both their physical and mental health, supporting their activities of daily living, administering medications as needed, advocacy, and providing opportunities to optimize independence, rehabilitation and recovery. Requirements: The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years of age and preferably have or are working towards an Associate or a Bachelors degree. Basic computer skills are necessary and candidate must have a vehicle for work use, a current driver's license, and complete medication administration training upon hire. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.