Stairways Behavioral Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the following vacancies:
**TWO VACANCIES**
Certified Peer Specialist
Independent Living Services
And
ACT Program
This position is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals receiving mental health services. Responsibilities include: providing orientation to clients in programs and/or services that might be unfamiliar to them, both individually and in groups; assisting individuals in identifying recovery goals; assisting individuals in selecting services and/or program offerings that will be useful in achieving their recovery goals; offering support and mentoring as needed in the implementation of the recovery plan; and, exploring, securing and utilizing each client’s support network and/or community resources. Minimum qualifications: Must be a former or current mental health consumer, 18 years of age or older. Must possess certification as a Peer Specialist and have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing. One year paid or volunteer experience within the past two (2) years. Commitment to consumer choice and empowerment. Ability to explain expertise in recovery. Good interpersonal skills so as to effectively relate to peers and supervisors. Must have working knowledge of the mental health and drug and alcohol systems. Must be free of illicit drug use and maintain and promote a clean, sober lifestyle. Must complete all agency pre-hire requirements. Must attend and successfully pass all mandatory trainings. Act 33/34 Clearance and FBI Criminal Background Check. Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours. Stairways offers a comprehensive wage and benefits package to its employees.
If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified for the following vacancies, please forward an updated resume/application to me ASAP.
Thank you!
Jennifer L. Wright, PHR
Human Resources Coordinator / Transcription Manager
Stairways Behavioral Health
2185 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
P: 814-878-2165
C: 814-566-0385
F: 814-464-8463
www.stairwaysbh.org
Job Title: As Needed Center Team Member (Associate 1 Trainee)
Reports To: Center Team Leader
General Responsibilities:
This is a part-time, shared position which does not have specific hours per week. It is designed to provide consumers with an opportunity to develop good work habits and skills prior to entering the general workforce. Maximum length of employment in this position is 2 years. As Needed staff must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 15 passenger van. The As Needed Center Team Member has direct contact with consumer center members. All Team Members are responsible for following procedures determined by the Center Team staff regarding the day to day operations of the Consumer Center. All Team members must be able to function as a team and act as a support and resource to consumer members.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist members in feeling welcome and encourage participation in groups and activities.
2. Must have flexible availability to work days, evenings,
nights, holidays, and/or Sundays.
3. Safely operate a 15 passenger van and be insurable under MHA insurance.
4. Maintain order and enforce van rules.
5. Respond to consumers in distress in a supportive, respectful manner.
6. In conjunction with co-workers, maintain a safe peaceful environment.
7. Monitor all physical environments for safety of members, while protecting our material resources.
8. Complete assigned paper work. i.e.…membership forms, incident reports, consumer contacts, and action plans.
9. Recognize and manage crisis situations.
10. Talk, listen, advocate for, and refer members as needed.
11. Assist consumers to develop skills necessary to fulfill volunteer roles.
12. Facilitate groups as assigned, assist in design and implementation of new groups.
13. Project a positive image in or outside of the MHA.
14. Provide role model for successful interaction skills, (assertiveness, conflict resolution, and boundary maintenance.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
1. H.S. Diploma or GED
2. Ability to drive 15 passenger van
3. Act 33/34 Clearance. Act 151 Clearances.
4. Knowledge of the Mission, Vision and Values of MHA.
5. Ability to follow policies and procedures of the MHA.
6. Ability to meet schedules, plan, take direction.
7. Knowledge of internal resources as well as Mental Health resources in the community.
8. Subscribe to ethical standards of confidentiality.
9. Ability to be a team player.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the staff is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear (hearing aid permitted). Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral and distance vision.
Staff is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and use legs to lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those a staff encounters while performing the essential functions pf the job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Staff is occasionally exposed to outside weather.
Noise level is usually moderate.
Signature:
Employee:______________________________
Date:__________________________________
CEO:_______________________
Date:___________________________________
Revised 1-09
Center Team Job Posting / Center Team Assistant Team Leader (Associate II) December 22, 2009-December 30, 2009 Mental Health Association of NW of PA 1101 Peach Street Erie, PA 16501-1812 Phone: (814) 452-4462 Fax: (814) 456-6593 Job Description Job Title: Center Team Assistant Team Leader (Associate II) Reports To: Center Team Leader General Responsibilities: The Assistant Team Leader works closely with the Team Leader. He/She has direct contact with consumer center members engaging them in activities that may support their recovery. Additionally this person has a working knowledge of the public mental health system and can be a resource to the membership. This person can function independently, and follow procedures regarding the day-to-day operations of the consumer center. The Assistant Team Leader must have strong communication and organizational skills, because this person will assume most record keeping responsibilities for the Consumer Center. The Assistant Team Leader has a working knowledge of all consumer center operations and procedures, and has the ability to take on specific project responsibilities as assigned and to provide team leadership in the Team Leader’s absence. This person will be able to function as a team member. Specific Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Assist members in feeling welcome and encourage participation in groups and activities. 2. In conjunction with co-workers, maintain a safe peaceful environment. 3. Monitor all physical environments for safety of members, while protecting our material resources. 4. Complete assigned paper work. i.e.…membership forms, incident reports, consumer contacts, and action plans. 5. Recognize and manage crisis situations. 6. Talk, listen, advocate for, and refer members as needed. 7. Facilitate groups as assigned, assist in design and implementation of new groups. 8. Project a positive image in or outside of the MHA. 9. Provide role model for successful interaction skills,(assertiveness, conflict resolution, boundary maintenance). 10. Assumes responsibility for café operations, book-keeping and café volunteers. 11. Assumes responsibility for food pantry, soup kitchen and paper work involved. Establishes relationship with Second Harvest Food Bank 12. Assumes responsibility for accurate daily, monthly, and quarterly tracking of consumer center participation. (Including monthly report to admin) 13. Ability to assume oversight duties in the Team Leader’s absence. 14. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: 1. Act 33/34 Clearance. Act 151 Clearance. 2. Computer skills working with Word, Excel, and Access. 3. Knowledge of the Mission, Vision and Values of MHA 4. Ability to follow policies and procedures of the MHA. 5. Ability to meet schedules, plan, take direction. 6. Ability to assertively interact with staff and consumers 7. Leadership experience 8. Knowledge of crises intervention techniques. 9. Knowledge of internal resources as well as Mental Health resources in the community. 10. Subscribe to ethical standards of confidentiality. 11. Ability to be a team player. Physical Demands: The Physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the staff is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, (hearing aid permitted). Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral and distance vision. - Staff is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and use legs to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those a staff encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. - Staff is occasionally exposed to outside weather. - Noise level is usually moderate. Signatures: Employee:___________________________________ Date:_______________________________________ Executive Director:____________________________ Date:________________________________________ Revised: 12-09 If you are interested in applying please submit resume. If you have questions please contact Melissa Edinger at (814)452-4462 ext 110
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