Join Our Team as a Community Support Worker at Amazing Wellness Care!

Location:
2408 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, D.C.

About Amazing Wellness Care:
Amazing Wellness Care (AWC) is a trusted healthcare provider accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Department of Behavioral Health in Washington, D.C. As a new Core Services Agency under the Mental Health Rehabilitation Services in D.C., we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental health and community support services to our community.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker with a degree in social work or a related field to join our team. The Community Support Worker will provide essential rehabilitation and environmental supports aimed at helping consumers achieve their recovery and independence goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in developing and implementing individualized Plans of Care for consumers.
Assist and support consumers during stressor situations and crises.
Provide mental health education, support, and consultation to consumers’ families and support systems, focusing on consumer well-being.
Conduct individual mental health interventions to develop interpersonal and community coping skills, including adaptation to home, school, and work environments.
Support consumers in symptom self-monitoring and self-management to reduce the impact of psychiatric symptoms.
Help consumers build social support skills and networks to improve quality of life and independence.
Develop strategies and interventions to prevent out-of-home placements and strengthen family support skills.
Assist in developing mental health relapse prevention strategies and plans.
Coordinate care for co-occurring disorders such as substance use and primary healthcare needs.
Collaborate with a team or work independently to support assigned consumers, maintaining appropriate staff-to-consumer ratios (1:20 for children/youth; 1:40 for adults).
Coordinate with families, significant others, and other systems of care to promote comprehensive support.

Qualifications:

Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Experience in mental health support, case management, or community-based services preferred.
Compassionate, patient, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work within the community to promote recovery and independence.

What We Offer:

A meaningful role supporting community members' recovery and independence.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment committed to quality care.

Interested?
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and supporting individuals in their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $23.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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