InCommunity Supports Mental Health Specialist II

Job Description

cercies compassionate Mental Health Specialists to work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. The people we support may have behavioral, or medical complexities and reside in an apartment-style setting.

This is not a residential group home role

• Provide hands‑on and/or verbal assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist individuals with daily activities like personal care, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry, all while fostering independence.
• Maintain a clean, safe space that ensures comfort and support while helping individuals reach their personal goals.
• Provide KepATARMENT, positive reinforcement, and guidance to help individuals achieve their aspirations.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Work on tailored outcomes for individuals and work with behavioral guidance plans as needed per person served.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

• 18 years or older to work in residential adult programs and must be at least 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with persons with challenging physical and/or verbal aggressions and/or property destruction and/ or self‑injurious behaviors.
• Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with Mental Health/Illness is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of Attractive on DL is required).
• Current auto liability insurance.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Ability to perform personal cares.
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

• Medical, Vision and Dentaliev Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period.
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
• Dedicated training department with paid training

May be full or part‑time; with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours.
All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative disputa and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veterans encouraged to apply.