Children’s Community Support Worker (Independent Contractor) Job at MBI Health Services, LLC, Washington DC

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  • MBI Health Services, LLC
  • Washington DC

Job Description



MBI Health Services, LLC. is a certified behavioral health agency servicing the D.C. Metropolitan Area. We provide a wide range of services and programs for both adults and children for the sake of helping each individuals gain back their confidence and security into their lives. We partner with several well-­known and highly regarded government healthcare agencies, such as the Department on Behavioral Health, the Department on Disability Services, and the National Institutes of Health.

Job Description



Empower Change. Work Where It Matters Most.

Are you passionate about supporting children and families in underserved communities? MBI Health Services is looking for mission-driven, community-minded professionals to serve as Community Support Workers (CSWs) on a contract basis within our Children’s Division . This is an independent contractor role ideal for those who want flexibility while making a direct impact in the lives of youth experiencing behavioral health challenges. As a CSW, you’ll work primarily in the field—homes, schools, and communities—helping children and their caregivers build the skills needed for long-term stability, independence, and success.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

You shall exercise professional, independent judgment to perform the following responsibilities:

  • Maintaining confidentiality of records relating to consumers’ treatment.
  • Collecting information about consumers through interviews, tests, and evaluation of day-to-day functioning within work, family and other routines. Identifying areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist consumers.
  • Aiding consumers in their own homes/program and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently. Facilitating physical, recreational, social and educational activities. Providing consumers with a positive role model.
  • Identifying social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet consumers’ needs. Maintaining liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
  • Recognizing potential crisis situations, analyzing such situations accurately, developing strategies to deal with such situations, and informing Supervisor and Manager when such incidents arise.
  • Recognizing potential emergency situations, analyzing situations accurately, and developing strategies to deal with such situations i.e. dealing with consumer’s aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the consumer, staff and the public.
  • Assisting case management team in identifying potential problems. Providing input to counselors and other professionals with regard to the development of consumer Treatment Plan.
  • Attending worker meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities.
  • Must do a minimum of 25 billable SIDA (See, Intervene, Document, Approve) hours each week.
  • Attending all company-required trainings.

Qualifications

  • Previous work in the mental health field and/or social services/social work with children.
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment and communicate effectively with children, parents and family members.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, computer, and time management skills required.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • H.S. degree and credentialed through a combination of education and experience. (college preferred).
  • Must pass background check.

Additional Information



MBI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries, PTO, employee perks, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, 401K Matching, Employee Referral Benefits, Short-term/Long-term disability, Growth Opportunities, and more.

It is MBI Health Services policy to comply to D.C. Mayor Bowser's order issued on August 10, 2021, that all DC employees and DC Contract/Grant Agencies must get vaccinated.

MBI will also accommodate medical and religious exemptions. More information can be provided upon application acceptance.

Together, we can offer steps toward empowerment!

 

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area,

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