Position Number: 4242

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the PACT Coordinator, the Support Services Specialist assists consumers with developing functional skills and appropriate behavior related to individual health, safety, personal care, activities of daily living and the use of community resources and provides consumer transportation to implement the consumer’s Individual Service Plan. Provides substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to families; and provides crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. Assists consumers with weekly medication bag/box fills. Delivers medications to the homes of consumers per morning/evening medication runs on a rotating basis. Participates in on-call rotation.

Requirements: High school graduate or GED with two years experience providing mental health services to seriously mentally ill consumers required. Valid drivers license and safe driving record required. Must meet Medicaid requirements for a Qualified Para-Professional (QPP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Preferred: Associates Degree or higher in related field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling, vocation rehabilitation, human services) with one year of experience providing Mental Health Services; OR Registration as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Provider (CPRP) with the International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (IAPSRS); OR High School Diploma with four years experience providing services to seriously mentally ill consumers; OR a Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid LPN license to practice in VA. Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and CANIS report will be required upon request.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $22,788 - $34,181. Excellent fringe benefits.

REPLY BY: Position will remain open until filled.

Reply by sending application package consisting of COMPLETED Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services application, resume, and cover letter to:

Application packages received incomplete will not be processed.

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Applications may be obtained at the Hairston Street or Gretna offices, by calling (434) 799-0456, Ext. 3075, or by printing one from the Application Page of this Web Site.