ACCS Behavioral Health Specialist I

Description Join one of Massachusetts' largest social service nonprofits: We will empower you, provide professional development and mobility, and are committed to creating a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workplace. If this attracts you, apply to work at Eliot TODAY! We provide in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, and will provide you with the skills to make a difference in people's lives! Responsibilities: Provide side by side interventions to Persons that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement. Assist the team and Persons in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions. Participate in the development of treatment plans Support Persons in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals. Support the pursuit of services that are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences. accessing community resources that supports these healthy areas. Provide assistance to Persons related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, appointments. Requirements: Valid driver's license Reliable vehicle Ideally prior experience working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness Eliot's benefits include the following: 75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually 401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match 100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance 100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Employee Referral Bonus $3000 Dollar Tuition Reimbursement Annually Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance Credit Union Affiliation SCHEDULES: BHS - Sunday-Thursday 3-11pm (40 hours) BHS - Tuesday-Saturday 3-11pm (40 hours) BHS - Friday 9pm-9am; Saturday-Sunday 11pm-11am (32 hours) PAY: $20 p/hour OT over 40 hours worked: $30 p/hour Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace. Qualifications Skills Preferred Bilingual: Advanced Experience with population: Intermediate Computer Software Skills: Intermediate Communication Skills: Intermediate Administrative Tasks: Intermediate Education Required High School or better Licenses & Certifications Required MA Driver's License Experience Preferred 1 year: Working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness