• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Knowledge of relapse prevention and coping skills for dealing with symptoms of psychiatric disability and substance use disorders
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Knowledge of Advanced Directives
• Recovery-Oriented by building on strengths and empowerment utilizing multiple pathways to recovery
• Basis knowledge of self-help techniques, self-help group process to facilitate groups and how to access these services within communities
• Ability to develop and outline safety and relapse prevention plans
• Basic knowledge of the mental health service delivery systems and of client rights in that system
• Basic knowledge of human service delivery systems and entitlement programs
• Ability to verbally engage and empathize with recipients based on common experience
• Relationship-focused by being respectful, empathic, and collaborative
• Ability to be patient, encouraging and supportive
• Ability to teach skills to individuals and monitor application of those skills
• Person-Centered by demonstrating the ability to personalize goals aligned with specific hopes, preferences while responding to specific needs of the individual being served
• Ability to assertively advocate for clients and negotiate with service providers
• Responsible for providing Wellness Self-Management services, which are designed to improve community functioning and prevent relapse.
• Provide person-centered recovery-oriented practices that provide knowledge and skills to help individuals enhance personal wellness and develop resiliency; skills training; and assisting individuals to make informed decisions to improve their quality of life.
• Trauma-informed by utilizing a strength-based framework focusing on overall health/wellness
• Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related)

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Must be trained in the following areas within six (6) months of hire:
• Communications, Ethics/Boundaries, Listening, Advocacy, Mutual Support/Natural Supports (Above trainings are available through OMH webinar)
• Other training required is part of the ACT Core Trainings: Benefits/Social Security, AOT/Forensics WRAP, Wellness Self-Management, Recovery
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, email, cellular phones, all Microsoft Office Products and iPhone applications