EMHS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST TSWIII at Apis Services Inc

Apple Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior Management, Crisis Intervention, Self-Help Skill Building, Communication, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Behavioral Intervention, Assessment Support, Treatment Planning, Positive Behavioral Plan Implementation, Youth Engagement, Family Support, Safety Monitoring, Incident Reporting, Computer Proficiency, Report Writing

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Now Hiring: EMHS Mental Health Services Support Specialist/TSW-III Location: Apple Valley, CA 92308 We are currently looking for a qualified, full-time, Enhanced Mental Health Services Support Specialist/TSW-III to join our residential team. The Enhanced Mental Health Services (EMHS) Support Specialist/Team Support Worker-III will be responsible for providing a large variety of services ranging from behavior management, crisis intervention, self-help skill building, and other services as needed. Other duties include but are not limited to: * Assist in the delivery of intensive, individualized, strength-based, and needs-driven intervention activities that support the engagement and participation of the youth and his/her significant support persons, and help the child or youth develop skills and achieve the goals and objectives of their plan. * Assist with interventions which are skill-based and for the remediation of behaviors and reduction of symptoms. * Some examples include implementation of a positive behavioral plan, modeling interventions for the youth’s family/care givers. * Assists licensed/waivered professional staff in assessments and treatment planning; may plan and implement specific aspects under supervision. * Provide 1:1 behavior intervention for clients based on client’s treatment plan. * Regularly communicate/consult with Youths’ therapist, Clients’ treatment team, regarding client’s behavior, progress, and treatment goals. * Participate in child/family team meetings. Maintain children in supervision at all times, focusing on behavior, safety, and general well-being. * Promote growth and development in the children and assist them in reaching goals in accordance with their treatment plan. * Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; provide complete and accurate documentation including dorm logs and other reports as assigned. * Drive a vehicle when necessary. * Additionally, when scheduled to serve as TSW-III (as part of supervision ratio), TSW-III shall provide/assist with EMHS Support Services only in the absence of scheduled EMHSS staff, and only to youth who are in need of immediate 1:1 behavior intervention, based on youth’s treatment plan and ability, and only as long as the dorm remains in ratio. This determination will be made by the TSW-III in cooperation with the Dorm Supervisor on duty. Skills/Requirements: * A Bachelor’s degree in the Social/Behavioral Sciences required. One to two years of experience preferred. * Demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of two years related experience in the field of child or family welfare services. * Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word, and Excel. * Should have a special interest in working with youth and must fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22. * Writing and verbal skills and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential. * Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English. * Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check. * Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier. Pay rate: $19.50 per hour. Quarterly and annual performance bonus available. Why work for Trinity Youth Services? In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following: * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Employer-Paid Life Insurance * Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees * Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement * Retirement Plans * Career Advancement Opportunities About Trinity Youth Services Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth. Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within. Our Values We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth. We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth. We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful. We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change. We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices. For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org. Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served. About Company Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Responsibilities

The EMHS Support Specialist will provide a variety of services including behavior management and crisis intervention, while assisting in the delivery of individualized intervention activities. They will also communicate regularly with the treatment team and maintain supervision of children.