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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Mental Health Specialist (Outreach) with the Broward Addiction Recovery Center
General Description
The Outreach Team engages in various activities to educate and engage community residents who may need or be unaware of social services, including substance use treatment, that will improve or enhance their lives.
Key components of this Outreach program include identifying critical locations in the community where underserved residents may congregate; provide educational and informative presentations to a variety of groups; and assists in developing promotional material for public distribution and education.
Outreach duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Must be able to respond to various locations as scheduled.
* Travel to identified critical hotspot areas within Broward County to provide education, Narcan distribution, referral resources, screening and assessment of persons for BARC services
* Transport clients who meet criteria for BARC services to BARC
* Work with providers in the community to coordinate identified services (police departments, Homeless Assistance Task Force, Broward Health, Family Success, Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division (HOSSD), etc.)
* Work closely with the Division's Community Care Team (CCT) to support and enhance services provided to clients in the community
* Participate as a member of the Division's Public Education Awareness Team (PEAT) Committee to increase community awareness of BARC and its services in the community by attending community events and providing presentations to the schools and the community.
* Identify agencies and community providers who will benefit from education and training on substance use and services provided by BARC.
* Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting outreach programs, events, workshops, conferences, and discussion groups to promote BARC services, healthy behaviors, and community resources.
* Actively network to build and maintain positive relationships with community members, providers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff.
* Work closely with hospitals and other agencies who provide behavioral health services (e.g. Henderson, Archways, Banyan, etc) to assist with coordinating services for clients in need of substance use treatment
* Work closely with the BARC's Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) staff to provide support to clients in the program and assist them with remaining engaged in treatment
* Assist in preparing exhibits, brochures, flyers, posters, website, and other materials for public distribution and education to promote substance use treatment and reduce the stigma associated with recovery.
* May assist in compiling and maintaining records, reports and statistical information.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires one (1) year working with the substance abuse/mental health population providing support services.
Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to have previously been a primary consumer of mental health or behavioral health services.
Special Requirements
May be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
May require Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CPRS) certification, depending upon area of assignment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license and the ability to drive on county business.
Preferences
- Associates degree or higher in a related field
- Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) through the Florida Certification Board
- Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) Certification or other applicable Florida Certification Board Certifications
- Certification in Whole Health Action Management and/or Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WHAM or WRAP)
- Experience working in the community with the homeless
- Experience developing and making presentations to the community
- Bilingual
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists in examination and coordination of patient schedules; assists in providing a safe and protected environment for patients and staff; checks and records patient's vital signs; monitors the behavior of patients and records pertinent behavioral progress in medical records.
Maintains patient records as required for the area of assignment; prepares reports and other documents as required, using computer-based applications.
Maintains patient confidentiality and related information as regulated under public health laws, standards, federal confidentiality laws and state regulations.
Accompanies patients to and from clinics and hospitals and recreation therapy activities; assists patients to build formal and informal support networks.
Assists in the triage of patients; assists with the program admission and discharge process; conducts periodic rounds of patient areas.
Facilitates or co-facilitates educational groups or group activities; monitors dining room during patient meal times; participates in change of shift report; performs patient personal possession searches; performs supervised case management activities.
Models self-advocacy and adaptive mediation techniques; encourages and facilitates community participation and integration; participates in team treatment planning and implementation and attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
Provides supportive interventions; assists in carrying out individualized care, service, or treatment plan objectives; assists patients with activities of daily living and skill building, as needed; prompts patients to participate in scheduled daily program activities.
Performs related work as assigned.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery (vehicle).
Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to outdoor environment which may include extreme heat or cold.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Recognizes even subtle social cues and nimbly responds to others' needs and preferences. Helps to defuse difficult interpersonal situations by showing high levels of tact, sensitivity, and consideration. Builds rapport with ease.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and reflects on feedback; actively integrates and applies key insights to enhance effectiveness. Clearly understands own impact on others and willingly makes adjustments when needed.
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.
Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Embraces change, staying focused, positive, and effective. Addresses problems without clear solutions, making substantial progress.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$17.63 - $28.14 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Nov 13, 2024