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By tnewman on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 17:43

 • Meeting with clients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan • Supporting/assisting consumers in daily decision making and resolution of minor problems

• Assisting clients by finding resources, advising the consumer of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed

• Accompanying clients to meetings and participates in meetings of community groups to advocate for consumer needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients • Fostering client’s development of healthy relationships by encouraging participation in community activities

• Observing behavior and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with

the clients

• Modeling effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of consumers • Providing advice to clients on empowerment skills and successful community living • Informing clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately, providing information to consumers and families on specific topics, as assigned

•*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. *

Contact Person
Gwendolyn Lunsford
Phone
336-583-1500
Email
glunsford.ruthfamilyservices@gmail.com
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
30,000-40,000
Industry
Healthcare / Health Services
Mental Health
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Alamance
Caswell
Chatham
Durham
Forsyth
Franklin
Graham
Granville
Guilford
Halifax
Orange
Person
Rockingham
Vance
Wake
Warren

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