This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Support Specialists/Drivers I transport members locally using company vans. As Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals (BHPPs), RSS/Driver I staff are entry level peer support workers who provide screening, assessment, life skills training, communication and time management skills training, basic coping skills training, electronic health record documentation, case management, care coordination, crisis intervention, basic individual and/or group recovery services to members living with general and/or severe mental illness in a day treatment setting. BHPPs are responsible for contributing to and creating a recovery-focused environment while supervising and monitoring members while in the treatment milieu. BHPPs provide meaningful input in daily staffing for the purpose of ensuring quality member care. BHPPs use the established individualized service plan (ISP) to facilitate individual and group services with members based on the S.T.A.R. Core Competencies Checklist which was derived from SAMHSAs core competencies model for peer support workers. BHPPs make appropriate referrals to internal programs and/or other community based organizations as needed. BHPPs assist in training interns and volunteers. BHPPs utilize effective verbal and behavioral de-escalation techniques in working with members. BHPPs transport members as assigned and based on their specific role in the agency.Essential Functions:Drive a 10 passenger van to transport members from/to home, clinic, centers, field trips, etc.Welcome members and visitors to the center and assist as needed. Ensures all members sign-in and sign-out.Facilitates and documents groups to teach skill building for independent living skills, socialization, health andwellness, understanding and reducing impact of mental illness, making friends, advocacy, etc.Completes group sheets, data entry and paperwork as needed.Ensures that the center is clean and confirms all chores are properly done by members, teaching skills as needed, and writing out S.T.A.R. dollars upon proper completion.All supply doors must be locked or observed at all times.Ensures center rules are being followed by all members and guests to provide a healthy learning environment.Assists with intakes, outreach, and coordination with clinical team, family, and primary care physician as needed.Resolves member concerns. Implements crisis intervention as needed. Follow through with disruption policy as needed.BHPPs use the established individualized service plan (ISP) to facilitate individual and group services with members based on the S.T.A.R. Core Competencies Checklist.BHPPs assist in training interns and volunteers.Facilitates social and recovery groups; one-on-ones; and required documentation.Attends staff meetings and training classes.Participates in the program and makes it a fun atmosphere for everyone.Appraise management of any conflicts/suggestions relating to S.T.A.R. policy/programs.Other duties as assigned:Sit in on staffingsFood Share/Hygiene shoppingDo the daily group board and daily GDPWeekly schedulesAssist with monthly outing schedulesSchedule groupPlan field trips and arrange for fundingComtransPick-up and serve lunchClean kitchen after lunchTrain staff and new hiresClean bathrooms and around center when neededOpen in the AM and set up breakfastSit in and cover receptionist areaEnsure that members complete choresFacilitate art groups and order and store suppliesResponsible for maintaining credit card and receiptsFuel vansPick up donationsEnsure that center is clean and properly closed down at the end of dayCompany Driver? x Yes q NoSafety Sensitive? x Yes q NoTransports Cli nts? x Yes q NoRequirementsPhysical Requirements:Regularly Frequently Occasionally RarelySitting x q q qStanding x q q qWalking q x q qClimbing/Balancing q x q qReaching with Arms & Hands x q q qStooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling q q x qTalking x q q qHearing x q q qFeeling/Touching q x q qVision (Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to Adjust Focus) x q q qLifting up to 10 lbs. x q q qLifting 10-25 lbs. q x q qLifting 25-50 lbs. q q q xLifting more th