What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ancillary Support Specialist position at Berks Counseling Center, Inc.?
Description
Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.
Berks Counseling Center is a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.
As an Ancillary Support Specialist, you will:
- Provide support to and serve as the main point of contact for referrals to the Case Management and Peer Support Programs.
- Input data into the Data Management System.
- Provide case management by working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Complete a comprehensive assessment of clients’ skills, strengths, and needs to effectively determine clients who may benefit from case management and/or peer support services.
- Guide them in overcoming barriers to recovery and towards independence and stability.
- Assist MISS staff with parenting education, as well as with organizing and staffing childcare supports, both onsite and within the community.
- Complete intakes on new clients when needed and initiate all pertinent paperwork, including a review of client’s rights and consent forms.
- Assist clients in locating resources and provide referral to those resources.
Requirements
To qualify for the position, you will need to have…
- Earned a bachelor’s degree in the social services or related field.
- At least 1 year experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- A valid PA Driver’s License.
- The ability to drive, travel and provide community-oriented services.
- A willingness to work with integrated team members.
- The ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable.
Preferred candidates will …
- Be Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.
- Have knowledge of 12 Step Program and Community Resources a plus.
- Have Knowledge of or experience with trauma-informed approaches preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- SEEING: Must be able to see well enough to read reports and use computer.
- HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate to clients, vendors, and coworkers.
- MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency. Must have mobility to move about the community.
- LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
- OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.
By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:
- Salary comparable to experience/education
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
- Additional voluntary insurance options
- 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
- 15 days of Paid time off
- 2 floating holidays per calendar year
- 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
- Free parking
- Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
- Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
- Free supervision for licensure and certifications
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
- Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
- Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
- Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
- Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.
- This position may require you to operate BCC’s company car or transport clients, so you must provide a 10-Year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and a valid Driver’s License.
CONTACT INFO
- Please complete application online by clicking Apply.
- You can find all our listings by visiting: www.bit.ly/BCCJOBS
- Be sure you’re using an updated browser and your resume is up to date and in PDF or Word format before uploading.
- Visit our website for more information: www.berkscounselingcenter.org.
- If you are unable to complete the application online, please reach out to HR@berkscc.org to receive assistance.
- With one application, we can consider you for multiple positions.
Salary: $38,800 - $41,100 per year
Salary : $38,800 - $41,100