Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Behavioral Coach for our START program in Sacramento. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for carrying out elements of the treatment plan and the provision of behavioral coaching to reduce crisis incidents. Most tasks are carried out in the community, especially family homes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and coaching our members to reduce crisis incidents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Works in partnership with parents who are treated as experts concerning their families.
• Helps to conduct strength/needs assessment; assists with and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Completes all tasks associated with both fidelity to the START Model, program certification of the START Model, and individual certification in the START Model.
• Responsible for submitting/entering outcomes/incident data into identified database or providing this to person responsible for entering the information.
• Coordinates care as needed, internally and with outside agencies; Coordinates care with system partners.
• With the direct input from the child and family, helps to enlists the involvement of formal and informal community resources to support the family; sees the family weekly for periods of time/days that may vary depending on the need of the family.
• Keeps START Coordinator and supervisors informed of significant treatment or care coordination issues.
• Sees the family weekly for periods of time/days that may vary depending on
• the need of the family.
• Discharge planning/transitional service development; attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients; responsible for all required record keeping as indicated by funder, certifying agency and TPCP.
• Safely transports clients and other passengers to and from appointments and activities.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation; provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Team Leader.
• Provides support to other staff members and program members as needed.
• Provide after hours, “on-call” coverage to program clients on a rotational basis.
• Meets and maintains service productivity standards as set by the program; completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner

Knowledge Of:

• Turning Point’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Principles and goals of community mental health.
• Principles and goals of the “START Model.”
• Principles and goals of the “consumer/family driven model.”
• Psychosocial rehabilitation’s treatment and programming.
• Principles and goals of “family centered model.”

Ability To:

• Work and communicate effectively with staff, TAY/families, community agencies, and professionals.
• Perform crisis intervention strategies.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Understand budgeting requirements and budgetary implications for programming.
• Work effectively under stress and conflict.
• Exercise appropriate judgment and decision making.
• Be flexible and adaptable in any given situation.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Supervise staff, delegate responsibility, and provide leadership and training.
• Be well organized, flexible, and self-disciplined.
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs.
• Get to multiple locations typically via car.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with the flexibility to work from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Compensation: $ 24.00 - 25.98 per hour

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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