Community Support Worker & PSR Classroom Instructor

JOB CATEGORY: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH / COMMUNITY SUPPORT / TEACHER / INSTRUTOR / PSR

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a combined position for COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER & PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – Under supervision, this position provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families AND for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community.

PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR: This position works in a variety of settings to provide individual training including the major components of basic living skills development, psychosocial skills training and therapeutic socialization.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required plus three years’ experience working with the target population; or AA degree in a human service field plus two years’ experience working with the target population; or a related Bachelor’s degree plus one year relevant experience working with the target population.  Related college degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education and Human Services. 
• The adult target population is defined as adults with one of the following:
• Severe Mental Illness (SMI);
• Chronic Substance Dependence; or
• Co-occurring disorder (mental illness/substance abuse) and/or dually diagnosed with a primary diagnosis of mental illness;

AND

• The children’s target population is defined as:
• Children or adolescents at risk of/or experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders.
• Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist can substitute for one year of related work experience.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) or (English / Navajo) preferred.

PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Special Education or a related field; OR Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field, plus two years’ experience in providing services in the functional area taught (e.g., psychosocial education, basic living skills, etc.); OR High school diploma or GED and four years’ experience providing services in the functional area being taught;

AND minimum of one year experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or co-occurring (SMI and Substance Abuse) disorders.

OR Qualification as a Certified Peer Specialist:

• 18 Years of age or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 
• Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Must have demonstrated mental health or substance abuse recovery of two years and can provide written certification.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• If qualifies as a Certified Peer Specialist, must have certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the approved state of New Mexico certification program.   Must obtain certification by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.  Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.    It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” t