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PURPOSE Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery VISION Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community. VALUE We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care. Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Position Summary:

Provides assessments and treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and families. Also provides rehabilitation skills training and case management services strictly adhering to the ACT model as outlined in the Texas Administrative Code and current state guidelines for individuals with mental illness. Services include advocacy, crisis intervention, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation and skills training and other evidence-based treatment as allowed by state guidelines in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Counseling with two (2) years Human Services experience required

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

Current driver's license and vehicle for use at work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite General Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Ability to handle money/make change Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships Ability to work with skill in identifying problems Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma. The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Security/Access:

Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization's privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

Standard office equipment Benefits The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the company's commitment to the well-being of its employees.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered Employer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Additional Opt-in benefits Wellness Credit Designated Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness Leave Retirement Plan Payroll Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Designated Paid Holidays Supports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program