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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Group counseling: plan, structure, facilitate pre-vocational groups maintaining focus on skill acquisition; monitors group attendance and individual progress and informs other counselors; identifies and obtains materials/supplies necessary to carry out group activities; identifies and accesses community resources to support group activities
Supportive and Rehabilitation counseling: identifies consumer target/problem areas and supports problem solving and practical plans for resolution; helps consumers articulate their experiences; supports consumer strengths and resources – affirming, reality-testing, contact with experience, judgment, and connection with family, friends and community resources. Helps consumer develop realistic service plan and collaborates to achieve measurable objectives.
Service coordination: Refers and links consumers to Supported Employment; Facilitates coordination and communication among staff around pre-vocational needs; Involves/engages family and significant others in the recovery process and assists them in understanding the consumer’s illness – coping with it and managing its effects. Consults with other service providers and documents their participation. Advocates on behalf of consumer and helps them do the same for themselves.
Documentation: Prepares and maintains accurate up-to-date case records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation, and as regulated by DMHAS.
Participates in Quality Improvement to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of pre-vocational services.
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Program Supervisor and Director of Partial Care Services.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Provides supervision to consumers with co-occurring disorders in the vocational and food service program.