Kentucky River Community Care

Nonprofit community mental health center

Life Skills Coach/Community Support Associate

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMayking, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least one year of full-time experience working with individuals receiving treatment for a behavioral health disorder is required.
A valid driver's license and two years of driving experience are required.
Good computer skills are required.
The ability to work well with other staff and independently is required.
Good organizational and time-management skills are required.

Responsibilities

Teach clients how to utilize and access community resources, adhere to medications, build interpersonal skills, use behavioral support skills, cope with crises, regulate emotions, access transportation, budget and manage finances, and shop independently in the community.
Complete documentation in the electronic medical record within 24 hours of service delivery.
Conduct activities that enable individuals to live with maximum independence in the community.
Enhance community living through skills training, cueing, or supervision as identified in recipients' treatment plans.
Maintain all trainings and required supervision.
Participate in therapeutic rehabilitation and 1915i Rise services as needed.

Position: /Life Skills Coach/Community Support Associate

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Letcher County Health & Wellness, Mayking, KY

Employment type: Regular Full-Time

Credentials: High School diploma or GED with one year of full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a behavioral health disorder. Must have valid driver's license with 2 years of driving experience.

Special skills: Conscientious, Dependable, Good computer skills, Works well with other staff, Good communication skills. Ability to work independently. Good organizational and time management skills.

Primary functions:

Teaching clients the following skills: how to utilize/access community resources, medications adherence, interpersonal skills, behavioral support skills, crisis coping skills, emotional regulation skills, how to access transportation, how to budget/manage finances, and how to shop independently in the community.
Complete documentation in EMR within 24 hours of service delivery.
Conduct activities necessary to allow individuals to live with maximum independence in the community.
Enhance community living through utilizing skills training, cueing or supervision as identified in recipients treatment plan.
Maintain all trainings and required supervision.
Participate in therapeutic rehabilitation and 1915i Rise services as needed.

Funding Source: Meet requirements 908 KAR 2250, Billable for H2015, Medicaid.

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About the Company

Kentucky River Community Care

Nonprofit community mental health center

Kentucky River Community Care is a private nonprofit community mental health center serving individuals and families in eastern Kentucky. It treats mental health conditions, substance use disorders and trauma, and supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Outpatient clinics deliver counseling and medication management, while residential treatment, case management and crisis services connect clients with care beyond an office visit. The center accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay and sets discounts according to family size and income. Its operating roots date to 1969, and its headquarters are in Hazard, Kentucky.

Company size: Not listed
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Headquarters: Hazard, KY
Founded: 1969

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