Veteran Support Specialist-PT

BOLEY CENTERS INC

Seminole, FL Job Details Part-time $18 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Teaching Full Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To help provide the support and skills needed to help veterans challenge obstacles in their lives. To relate with veterans on a personal level to help empower them to pursue their recovery through shared experiences and strategies for success.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Assist Recovery team to assess the strengths and needs of veterans in the Program by directly observing/teaching skills. Assist with recovery plans that seek to restore a veteran's functioning in key roles in life such as work, family and community. Build working relationship and maintain regular contact. Communicate veterans' needs to the Team and report unusual events, activities and incidents to supervisor or appropriate team member. Help veterans access resources in the community such as recreational activities, work, medical, dental, etc. Mentor veterans in role recovery activities such as symptom management, relapse prevention, stress reduction and work readiness. Directly transport and teach public transportation to veterans to support independence. Secondary Attend and participate in agency-wide meetings.. Comply with Compliance Plan and standards of conduct and report any noncompliance to the appropriate official. Attends required trainings. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education High School Diploma/GED equivalency required. Experience At least one year of responsible work experience, preferably involving interactions with veterans/military. Knowledge Knowledge of recovery model, counseling techniques, verbal crisis intervention and mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred. Skills and Abilities Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication, verbal and written, interpersonal relations, teaching/instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organizing work, planning, crisis intervention and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties. Performance Standards Must comply with all work rules including, but not limited to, attendance. Must not present a direct threat to the safety or health of the worker or others. Working Conditions Work primarily indoors, however, some exposure to outdoors when traveling between facilities or other locations. May be exposed to such environmental conditions as fumes, odors, dust, variable temperatures; exposure to a potential hazard may occur when handling household cleaning chemicals, physical hazard may exist when dealing with unstable or difficult client/tenant. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activities including, but not necessarily limited to, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching - above and below waist, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, seeing, hearing, handling, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, driving, etc. at varying frequency and intensity; may be required to satisfactorily accomplish one or more of the essential duties. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Materials May include, but may not necessarily be limited to, standard household appliances, household cleaning materials, standard office supplies and equipment, telephone, automobile/van, food preparation equipment/materials. Safety Equipment May include, but may not necessarily be limited to, standard household appliances, household cleaning materials, standard office supplies and equipment, telephone, automobile/van, food preparation equipment/materials. Special Requirements Valid Florida driver's license, own vehicle and proof of auto insurance required. Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen. Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP