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This requires face to face meetings with member or guardian to identify goals, objectives, specific mental health services needed, and identification of staff responsible for delivering the services.\nTeaches members independent living skills, such as housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and personal hygiene as well as the development of functional, interpersonal, support system and coping skills.\nProvides support to members with collateral sources, including other agencies, Social Security Administration, medical providers, Chicago Housing Authority, etc. Advocates and assists with problem solving/resolution that will help the member access and utilize support from the community or support system.\nPerforms comprehensive member assessments, with the team and team leader, in order to identify the member’s mental health service needs and to make recommendations for treatment.\nSupports and promotes member self-advocacy and participation in decision making, treatment and treatment planning.\nEnsures that the Thresholds Service Plan addresses the member’s needs and includes objectives and techniques for accomplishing each goal.\nWorks cooperatively with inpatient hospital staff, keeping logs and other records of all contacts as required by agency practice. Performs and participates in crisis intervention when necessary.\nMonitors Self Administration of Medication. This includes all procedures associated with the documentation of medication monitoring of self-administration in keeping with Thresholds standards, as well as procedures to follow in the event that there is any disruption to the medication schedule.\nMay be required to communicate significant information regarding members to other staff or leadership. Provides accurate and timely information to your supervisor on all topics and issues related to the operation of the agency and the well-being of members.\nAssures that all Thresholds procedures regarding the handling of member’s funds are followed and that both the members and the Thresholds administration are assured that all safeguards, reports and accounting meets the highest standards.\nKeeps the residence neat and clean at all times. Advises Supervisor, Team Leader or designee of any maintenance problems or issues. Responsible for the creation of a safe, clean, interesting and inviting atmosphere for members.\nAttends all required meetings and completes monthly clinical supervision trainings in timely fashion.\nMeets required billing targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames.\nUses personal vehicle for work. Obtains and maintains agency-required liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 subject to validation every 6 months.\nMay be required to maintain the health and safety log and conduct safety checks when a member has not been seen in a 24 hour period.\nMay be required to purchases the weekly groceries for the house and assists in meal preparation.\nProvides sign-off on documentation.\n SCHEDULE: SAT & SUN 1PM-9:30PM (16 HOURS/WEEK)\nMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nParticipates in the implementation of Thresholds’ emergency plans related to extreme weather or other emergency condition.\nMay be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings as required. May be required to be on call.\nMay be required to oversee and maintain the safety of the members, staff and visitors. This requires the upkeep of fire and safety equipment and document accordingly. Conduct all safety drills in conformance with current CARF and Agency standards and complete documentation as instructed.\nREQUIREMENTS:\nHigh School diploma or GED\nAt least 21 years of age\nPreferred:Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field\nAny Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in the field\n5+ years of experience in the field can be substituted for a degree\nTrained in Basic First Aid and CPR\n\nEXPERIENCE:\nExperience working with persons diagnosed with mental illness preferred.\nSKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS\nCurrent and valid Drivers License.\nAbility to work as an effective team players.\nAbility to document services provided in an Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.\nStrong interpersonal skills.\nMay be required to provide transportation for members of the program using a Thresholds provided vehicle or personal vehicle. Must be 23 years of age and must meet all insurance carrier’s requirements. 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