Corrections Community Rehab Specialist

Position Title:  Corrections Community Rehab Specialist  

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Program Assignment:  Community Support Services

Assignment Location:  911 E Centennial 

Scheduled Hours: Full-Time, Hourly

Benefits Eligibility:  Full-Time Benefits, KPERs Covered

Supervised by: Program Coordinator; Director of Adult Services

Supervises: None   

Position Description: 

This position provides care coordination to individuals assigned to Community Corrections for supervision and are referred to Crawford County Mental Health for coordination and case management services. The goal is to ensure that persons assigned through the 11th Judicial Center will have access to mental health treatment. This position will serve as a liaison between CCMHC and Community Corrections to assist with setting up treatment, coordinating the delivery of services, providing short-term case management, promoting skill development, and assist with ensuring follow-through for all scheduled appointments. The specialist will provide assistance in the form of direct support, providing and assisting with community referrals, modeling, supervision, and support completion of tasks. Most contacts will occur in community locations. 

Credential and Experience Requirements: 

• Graduation from high school or equivalency is required. 
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the various behavioral health fields such as clinical psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, rehabilitation or closely related degree, is preferred. 
• A valid driver’s license is required. 
• Pass pre-employment background checks.
• Previous experience in a community mental health center.
• Experience in helping professions and occupations is desired and helpful.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Staff will meet competency expectations, including integration of evidence-based practices and required certifications by successfully completing the following training which will be conducted in all of the following manners, but limited to in-person training, online training, webinars, seminars, workshops, and self-directed training. All training, certifications, and competencies will be documented by completion certificates when available and maintained by the Training department.   
• Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.
•  MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves. 
• First Aid CPR Training. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc. 

• Collaborate with Community Corrections staff to address challenges that create barriers for receiving mental health services.
• Participate in case staffing to address risk/needs and to identify strategies to reduce risk.
• Assist Community Corrections staff to complete applications for benefits and assist with securing benefits.
• Serve as a point of contact for updates on joint clients.
• Assist in assessment of client needs.
• Assist in the development of treatment plans.
• Assist clients in accessing community-based resources including providing transportation for clients when necessary and supporting access to other health-related providers.
• Assist clients in implementing tasks related to treatment plan goals. 
• Collaborate  with community partners and agencies to assist in following treatment plan goals and to assist in securing appropriate community resources.
• Advocate and empower clients to ensure that appropriate services are provided, and necessary benefits are secured.
• Work closely with clinical and medical staff in the provision of medication services.
• Provide information and support to family members of clients as appropriate.
• Assist with crisis management as needed.
• Complete all required documentation for services provided in the electronic medical record in a timely manner. Update      demographic information as applicable. 
• Required to meet department productivity standards and Documentation Standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to get on the floor and rise without assistance
• Have full mobility in both arms and shoulders 
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Additional Helpful Qualifications: 

Additional duties as necessary and as assigned by immediate supervisor.

I understand that I am an employee at-will and that neither this document nor any other document, writing, or manual creates, or is intended to create, a contract of employment between myself and Crawford County Mental Health Center.  Crawford County Mental Health Center is an employment-at-will agency. This means an employee has the ability to quit employment for any or no reason, and an employer may terminate employment for no reason or for any non-discriminatory and/or non-retaliatory reason.