Behavioral Health Technician – Adult Protective Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a paraprofessional position providing programmatic support to Adult Protective Services and direct care client work under the End Abuse in Later Life Grant. This position performs a variety of duties to promote health, safety, and recovery, to the vulnerable adult population. This position will utilize outreach, screens, assessments, safety planning, and crisis services, to support the needs of the department. The primary role of this position will include conducting Annual Protective Placement (WATTS) Reviews and providing direct services to clients. Duties will include case management, resource development, transporting clients, employment coaching, housing assistance, conducting mobile crisis assessments, telephone screening, appointment scheduling, and related work as assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Department Supervisor or Administrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
– Conduct WATTS reviews and accurately complete required documentation.
– Assist clients in identifying and accessing community resources; maintain knowledge or area providers; seek donations from community organizations.
– Monitor client status and report any changes in behavior or suspected abuse/neglect to appropriate staff.
– Complete assignments within expected timeframes; adapt to changes in work demands while maintaining quality.
– Communicate effectively with supervisory personnel regarding changes in work priorities.
– Work independently or as part of a team to ensure projects are completed on time and resources are used effectively.
– Assist clients and their supports with skill development and daily living functions such as parenting, budgeting, household organization, and health and safety at home or work.
– Promote client self-sufficiency through education, vocational activities, skill development, and employment readiness and coaching.
– Provide clients support during crisis situations; transport clients to and from appointments as needed.
– Provide onsite, in-person assessment, information, support, counseling, intervention, emergency service coordination, and referral for additional, alternative, or ongoing Services in accordance with DHS 34.22 (3) (b), Mobile Crisis Services.
Accurately document client-related information in a timely manner, including billing and service documentation.
– Assist Supervisor and Social Workers with clerical support, intakes, filing, and waitlist management.
– Provide initial screening and scheduling for consumers seeking Behavioral Health services as a part of an Access team.
– Conduct assessments and provide documentation necessary to open clients to targeted Case Management.
– Cross train in other areas of the Health and Human Services or County departments as appropriate.
– Perform duties across multiple Health and Human Service departments as needed.
– Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree in Human Services or related discipline.
Two years’ experience working with persons with vulnerable clients and families.
Experience working with chronic mental illness preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver’s license.
Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background checks.
Expected Pay Range: $22.96 – $25.98/hour
FTE: 1.0
Department: Health an Human Services – Behavioral Health
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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