Outreach Support Specialist-ACCS Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Outreach Support Specialist

• ACCS Location
• 77 Mill Street, ,Westfield, MA, 01085, United States Employee Type
• Full-Time RequiredDegree
• High school Contact information Name
• Jacob Email
• jacob.

lechner@bhninc.org Description Share your commitment to individualempowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration! Joinour team of competent and compassionate professionals as a ResidentialSupport Specialist in the Adult Clinical Community Services (ACCS)program at Behavioral Health Network in Westfield! Your experience,knowledge and great skills will support the ACCS program with thefollowing: Providing direct services to individuals in group homes thatsupport the growth, independence, and safety of individuals in allsettings. Monitoring individuals’ overall health and well-being.

Assisting and monitoring daily living and encouraging independence,competency and decision-making. Initiating, supporting, and ensuringquality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, respect anddignity. Assisting with all aspects of medication treatment. Providingrelated activities to document and support the services provided toindividuals. Providing crisis intervention and emergency support.

Planning and providing opportunities for community activities.

Maintaining, enhancing and fostering social support networks andrelationships. Keeping updated credentials by attending in-services,meetings and trainings, and obtaining and maintaining MAP certificationwithin the introductory period of employment. Who are we? Adult ClinicalCommunity Services is a program that serves adults with mental healthconcerns recover by providing clinical and rehabilitative interventionsand other services, including peer, family and housing support. ACCS isa multifaceted program which uses an integrated team model to perpetuaterecovery and wellness for the individuals served. Behavioral HealthNetwork?is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency thathas been providing services to children, adults, families andcommunities in Western Massachusetts since 1938.? BHN providescomprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicatedto offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care topeople of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

What are we looking for in a Residential Support Specialist? Commitmentto empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration ofIndividuals/persons served (required). At least six months of experiencein human services (preferred). High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent(required). Valid driver’s license and a reliable car available forworking hours (required). Training is provided by BHN. Keeping updatedcredentials by attending in-services, meetings and trainings, andobtaining and maintaining MAP certification within the introductoryperiod of employment. BHN maintains its commitment to social justice anddiversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Additional Information Reason for Opening

• Replacement Schedule Days
• Weekdays & Weekends # of Hours Per Week
• 40