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Senior Mental Health Advocate
Location:
Rockford, IL
Description:
LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES Job Description Position: Senior Mental Health Advocate Reports to: Senior Mental Health Supervisor Location: 615 N Longwood St., Rockford, IL 61107 Salary: $46,000.00 Position Type: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Supervision Exercised : NO Lifescape is the largest non-profit organization serving older adults in northwestern Illinois. While we serve thousands of older adults annually, we have historically not provided services targeting the mental health of older adults which left a gap in programming. It's with great pleasure and excitement that Lifescape is expanding programming to offer mental health services targeting older adults. We view this opportunity as an inception for additional growth into mental health programing for older adults. As such, this position will play an integral part in the implementation of new programming that supports our strategy of providing mental health services for older adults. We seek a highly motivated, human service or mental health professional seeking to work with older adults. This position is funded by the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board. The position is responsible to implement the Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression & Empowering Activities for Seniors) evidence-based program in Winnebago County. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Outreach and Identification of older adults living with depression Education to individuals, families, and professionals about mental health in older adults, including identification of signs and symptoms, what help is available, and who to contact for help Screening of older adult for depression utilizing depression scales Provision of case management to older adults across the community, including within client homes to address protective factors Navigate and connect at risk older adults with licensed mental health treatment Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Achieve outcomes as established by grant funding and program director Attend the Learning Network Collaborative Assis the program supervisor with the development of collaborative agreements and referring relationships with mental healthcare providers All other duties as assigned Qualification : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Requirements Must be 21 years of age. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record and own transportation with current insurance coverage. Not have been convicted within 3 years of the date of application of any of the following offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle: Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI), Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an accident involving death or personal injury, Drag Racing, Manslaughter, Reckless Homicide, Reckless Conduct Must be able to work and communicate effectively with older persons, persons with sight and hearing impairments, and persons with a variety of economic, social and cultural backgrounds with an emphasis on seniors. Must be able to perform essential functions of position. Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field, or equivalent experience, including experience working with older adults
Company:
Lifescape Community Services
Industry:
Community & Social Services
Posted:
October 3 on ApplicantPRO
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Senior Mental Health Advocate is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Job at Lifescape Community Services located in Rockford IL. Find other listings like Senior Mental Health Advocate by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Jobs.
Senior Mental Health Advocate is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Job at Lifescape Community Services located in Rockford IL. Find other listings like Senior Mental Health Advocate by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Jobs.