Community Based Flexible Support Services

The Employment Support Specialist is a member of the Recovery Support Team and reports to the Recovery Team Leader and is a fully integrated team member who provides specialized services to the deaf population. The Employment Support Specialist will work with persons interested in employment and takes on the role of navigator to assist each person in developing a mutual understanding and shared vision about the desired job and the route needed to achieve it. Provides leadership to the team in the application and deployment of the IPS model with the deaf population.

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred.  At least two years experience with population who has severe and persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Previous work experience with deaf adults required. Must have vocational knowledge and be able to teach others. Must have Driver’s license.  Must be MAP, CPR and First Aid certified within three months of hire. Must be fluent in ASL.

The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) is a member of the Recovery Support Team of the CBFS Program. The RSS reports to the Recovery Team Leader.  This position is responsible for ensuring the coordination of rehabilitative services for CBFS people and integration/coordination of all rehabilitative services for their caseload.  This paraprofessional position provides direct services to people under CBFS to include housing, support, transportation, promote self-determination and decision making, didactic teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach and assistance with community integration with a person centered treatment approach.  Responsible for developing confidential rehabilitation files for all persons assigned. 

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred.  At least two years experience with population who has severe and persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Must have a Driver’s license.  Must be MAP,  CPR and First Aid certified within three months of hire

The Health & Wellness Specialist is a member of the Recovery Support Team, and reports to the Health and Wellness Team Leader and/or Program Manager. This paraprofessional will provide program staff and clients with training in a variety of wellness topics.  This team member will embrace a holistic approach that focuses on each individual’s strengths and promotes healthy choices. This position works with each assigned team to provide task-specific skill building in group home and community settings. The work focuses on teaching staff and clients to draw on strengths in the development of effective interventions and support strategies that include illness treatment and management. 

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED.  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Registered Dietitian preferred. Two years outreach experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness with a focus on Health and Wellness issues preferred. Comparable experience considered.

We are currently seeking applicants for our clinical coordinator position in East Boston. This position is part of the Recovery Support Team and reports to the Program Manager  The clinical coordinator is responsible for ensuring the coordination of rehabilitative services for an assigned caseload of CBFS people and integration/coordination of all clinical and rehabilitative services for this caseload.  This position provides team leadership, clinical supervision of a team of Recovery Support Specialists, Peer Specialists and Employment/Educational Specialists who provide a varied array of services to persons in the community.  The clinical coordinator  is also responsible for the assignment and deployment of other Recovery Specialists (substance use, health and wellness, etc.) in accordance with each person’s Individualized Action Plan. This person also works closely with other NSMHA staff, other service providers, guardians, family members, community contacts, and Department of Mental Health staff.

An LPHA designation is required. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology and be a  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Previous experience in the provision of clinical or rehabilitative services to adults with chronic and persistent mental health issues is highly preferred.  Previous supervisory experience preferred, but not required. Candidates must have a valid MA driver’s license, and must be MAP, CPR and First Aid certified within the first three months of hire.

This position is a member of the Recovery Support Team of the CBFS Program. The Recovery Support Specialist reports to the Recovery Team Leader.  The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the coordination of rehabilitative services for CBFS people and integration/coordination of all rehabilitative services for their caseload.  This paraprofessional position provides direct services to people under CBFS to include housing, support, transportation, promote self-determination and decision making, didactic teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach and assistance with community integration with a person centered treatment approach.  Responsible for developing confidential rehabilitation files for all persons assigned. 

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred.  At least two years experience with population who has severe and persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Must have a Driver’s license.  Must be MAP, CPR and First Aid certified within three months of hire.

The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the coordination of rehabilitative services for CBFS people and integration/coordination of all rehabilitative services for their caseload.  This paraprofessional position provides direct services to people under CBFS to include housing, support, transportation, promote self-determination and decision making, didactic teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach and assistance with community integration with a person centered treatment approach. High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred.  At least two years experience with population who has severe and persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Must have a Driver’s license.  Must be MAP certified, CPR/first aide certified within three months of hire.

The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the coordination of rehabilitative services for CBFS people and integration/coordination of all rehabilitative services for their caseload.  This paraprofessional position provides direct services to people under CBFS to include housing, support, transportation, promote self-determination and decision making, didactic teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach and assistance with community integration with a person centered treatment approach. High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred.  At least two years experience with population who has severe and persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Must have a Driver’s license.  Must be MAP certified, CPR/first aide certified within three months of hire.

This person is a member of the Recovery Support Team of the CBFS program.  This position is designated for a person who is or has been a recipient of services for severe and persistent mental illness. Because of his/her life experience with mental illness and mental health services, the peer support specialist provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate. Peer support specialists report to the Recovery Team Leader and are fully integrated team members who provide highly individualized services in the community and promote self-determination and decision-making. Peer Support Specialists also provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each person’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.

The peer support specialist may have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than behavioral sciences or have a high school degree or GED, and has work experience with adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses or with individuals with similar human-services needs. This para-professional should be a current or former recipient of mental health services and is in recovery.  May have related training (e.g., cer­tified occupational therapy assistant, home health care aide) or work experience (e.g., teaching) and life experience. Must have completed an accredited  Peer Facilitator training program. Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a serious and persis­tent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Within six months of hire date, must enroll in an accredited Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training program. This program must then be completed within 12 months of inception. MAP Certification through DPH preferred.  CPR/First Aid Certification required within three months of hire.