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PARA-PROFESSIONALS - SOCIAL SERVICES


Job Title: Community Living Specialist II and III
Supervised By: Program Manager and/or Team Lead
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $8.50 per hour (CLS II)

Posting Date: Ongoing

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Serves as part of the interdisciplinary team in identifying and addressing needs of the consumer.  Provides guidance regarding life skills and practical application of all training received.  To include, but not limited to consumer daily living skills, problem solving, anger management, symptom support and utilizing resources and referrals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma, GED; or demonstrated minimum competency in reading and math plus experience working for/with developmental/intellectual disabilities.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1229 Community Living Spec 2 735 HCS Ongoing



Job Title: Peer Counselor
Supervised By: Clinical Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $8.65 per hour - depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available

Posting Date: Friday, September 10, 2010

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The primary purpose of this position is to represent Metrocare Services and its consumers in a variety of stakeholder organizations in the community.  This position advocates and educates for consumer’s health issues provided by Metrocare Services.  The advocate works toward increasing the involvement and visibility of Metrocare Services consumers and their families in various organizations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School or GED with 1-2 years experience in mental health preferred.  Bi-lingual preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1710 Peer Counselor 357 Altshuler Adult Clinic  



Job Title: Employment Consultant II
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $24,000 (Bilingual stipend available if eligible)

Posting Date: Monday, January 31, 2011

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Employment Consultant is responsible for providing an array of services and supports that will enable their consumers to obtain and maintain competitive employment in the career of their choice.  Services and supports are individualized to meet the needs and preferences of people served.  Must be able to work with consumers with developmental disabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates Degree in social services or business preferred, High School Diploma and experience required in the field of mental retardation or other developmental disabilities.  Bilingual a plus.  Must possess valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1211 EC II 772 CDDS FY11-61



Job Title: Intake Specialist
Supervised By: Team Leader GRA
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $13.46 per hour  - bilingual stipend available if qualify

Posting Date: Monday, February 07, 2011

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The position provides information on services and supports for which the individual may be eligible. Specifically, new referrals are contacted and scheduled for assessment within appropriate time frames. The IC performs screenings for individuals seeking services and supports; provides an explanation of services and supports using DADS approved documents; triages immediate needs in response to crisis situations; conducts financial assessments and determines whether a request can be met with resources at the MRA or whether the individual will be directed to alternate resources in the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the human services or AA in human services with 3 years experience working in the field of mental retardation or other developmental disabilities.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1424 Intake Specialist 741 Eligibility Determination FY11-61