Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Recovery Support Worker

Residential & Direct SupportUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAcushnet, MA, USA$21 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
One year of full-time experience providing direct care services to people with mental illness is preferred.
A current, valid driver's license in the state of residence is required.
At least two years of driving experience within the United States and an acceptable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

Review the Screening, Assessment, Crisis Plan, Critical Needs Plan, and Individual Action Plan upon completion or update by the Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts.
Work with Integrated Team, GLE, and IGLE staff to help individuals identify and implement meaningful goals for their Individual Action Plan, including mental health recovery education, daily living skills, substance use, relationships, independent transportation, self-help groups, exercise and wellness groups, the Recovery Learning Center, vocational activities, and leisure activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of prescribed medications, monitor medications, and follow state-specific medication guidelines.
Organize, plan, and facilitate community activities that provide wellness, fitness, social, and cultural opportunities outside individuals' homes.
Offer or assist with transportation needs to support engagement in recovery-focused community resources.
Promote a recovery-based environment that supports individuals' rehabilitation goals and interventions, hope, healing, and empowerment.
Work with individuals to identify and use preferred recovery tools and self-care techniques, such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan and peer groups.
Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
Provide face-to-face crisis intervention to help individuals manage crises, reduce risk, manage symptoms, and maintain safety through short-term intervention.
Carry out routine daily tasks, including scheduling or attending medical appointments, shopping, and providing entitlement, housing, and court support.
Encourage individuals to participate in domestic tasks and assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable treatment environment in the program or supported living setting.
Remain flexible to support scheduled and emergent needs within the ACCS system.

Desired Qualifications

Multilingual candidates who meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the population served are preferred.

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services seeks a Recovery Support Worker (RSW) to build relationships with individuals and develop shared understandings of the individuals' goals and the steps necessary to achieve the goals.

SALARY: Up to $21/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reviews the Screening, Assessment, Crisis Plan, Critical Needs Plan and IAP upon completion or update completed by the LPHA.
In conjunction with the Integrated Team/GLE/IGLE staff, assists persons with identifying and implementing meaningful goals for their Individual Action Plan focusing on the following areas: mental health recovery education, daily living skills, substance use, relationships, independent transportation, self-help groups, exercise/wellness groups and the Recovery Learning Center (RLC), vocational & leisure.
Demonstrates knowledge of prescribed medications, ability to monitor medications, and follows FHR state specific medication guidelines.
Organizes, plans, and facilitates a range of valued community activities that offer wellness/fitness, social, and cultural opportunities outside of the persons' home.
Offers or assists with transportation needs, supporting engagement/participation in recovery focused community resources.
Maintains a positive attitude and promotes an environment that is recovery based and supports the individual rehabilitation goals and interventions of consumers that support hope, healing and empowerment.
Works with person to identify and utilize preferred recovery tools and self care techniques (i.e. WRAP, peer groups, etc.).
Demonstrates appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
Provide face-to-face crisis intervention to aid the person in managing a crisis, providing short-term intervention to decrease risk, manage symptoms, and maintain safety.
Carries out routine daily tasks including but not limited to scheduling/ rescheduling or attending doctor's appointment, shopping, entitlement/housing support, court, etc.
Shares and encourages persons to participate in the completion of domestic tasks, assisting in the overall maintenance/upkeep of the program/supported living offering a safe clean and comfortable and safe environment for treatment to take place.
Shows consideration and flexibility to support scheduled and emergent needs that occur within the ACCS system.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
One year full-time experience in providing direct care service to mentally ill consumers preferred.
Preference will be given to multi--lingual candidates who meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the population served.
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lincoln, RI
Founded: Not listed

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