Forensic Care Specialist

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

Full-Time and Part-Time

Overall Function:

Provide support to clients/residents with mental health needs who have been incarcerated at the county, state, or federal level to integrate into transitional housing to offer a choice between custody and independence.

Essential Functions:

- Provides hands-on instruction to residents on implementing Individual crisis plans and assisting with crisis resolution.

- Provide support by helping clients live as independently as possible and reach attainable goals to maintain their independence.

- Aids and support with the resident's Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living as indicated in the resident’s assessment and support plan.

- On a day-to-day basis, support with meal preparation, household chores, medication management, budgeting and finances, accessing community facilities/activities, shopping, socialization, doctor’s appointments, and providing emotional support.

- Assist the client with skill development and job placement.

- Monitor residents' progress and complete documentation, identifying problem areas that may need to be addressed.

- Participates in regular staff training, including specialized training to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist residents in crisis resolution, and support job performance.

- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.

- Maintains proper and detailed documentation of all assistance and support provided to each resident

- Other duties as required

- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures