Rehab Therapy Technician II, (CHW)(MHA), Pos. #439(520), Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
Corpus Christi, TX
Permanent
Full-time
4 days ago
Rehab Therapy Technician II, (CHW)(MHA), Pos. #439(520), Corpus Christi, TXAre you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 4/2/2024*Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $13.41 to $14.87, the salary offered will follow the starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range. However, a salary may be negotiated above the minimum range depending on applicable years of experience and qualifications."Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weeklyGeneral DescriptionResponsible for delivering outreach services to improve the support network and ongoing care for individuals facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and medical needs. Responsibilities involve collaborating with colleagues to secure community resources, disseminating program information to recruit program participants and presenting information to the community. Increase opportunities for substance users, including opioid and alcohol users, to reduce harms related to substance use. Increase retention in substance use and mental health services and help address medical needs. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgementMinimum QualificationsGraduate from High School or GED. Have lived experience with mental health and substance use including injection drug use, speaks openly about personal recovery and can identify as a peer. May be living with HIV or HCV. Can speak openly about gender and sexual diversity. May have lived experience with housing instability and homelessness. Meet the qualification to obtain a Community Health Worker certification through Texas Health and Human Services within 6 months of entering position. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must always have a valid driver's license, liability insurance and a good driving record.PREFERRED: Knowledge of community resources. Bilingual.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In the course of being employed, understands, and implements trauma informed care practices.
Skills in public presentations
Skills in computer knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively, both in wiring and orally.
Ability to develop a positive rapport with the targeted population.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge and competent in discussing HIV, HCV, and other communicable diseases associated with substance use and be able to demonstrate ability to discuss sexuality openly and comfortably.
Knowledgeable and competent in discussing opioid overdose and be able to demonstrate ability to train individuals to use overdose reversal medications and harm reduction materials.
Will obtain Texas Department of State Health Services Community Health Worker Certification within six months of hire.
MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.We offer a very competitive benefits package
excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
employee referral program
16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
career ladder incentives/opportunities
mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work
employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Student Loan Repayment
MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans
Education
MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees
