Presbyterian Medical Services·Alamogordo, New Mexico
The position provides comprehensive community support services to adults and children with behavioral health disorders to improve their quality of life. Additionally, the role involves conducting classroom instruction focused on psychosocial skills, basic living skills, and therapeutic socialization.
Job category: Behavioral health / Mental health / Community support / Teacher / Instrutor / Psr
This is a combined position for COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER & PSR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER – Under supervision, this position provides Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) for adults with significant behavioral health disorders and their families AND for children or adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional/Neurobiological/Behavioral Disorders and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function independently within the community.
This position works in a variety of settings to provide individual training including the major components of basic living skills development, psychosocial skills training and therapeutic socialization.
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, or a degree in a human services field. The role requires successful completion of background checks, immunizations, and the ability to maintain a valid driver's license for travel.
Market context
In New Mexico, community support and PSR classroom roles are often competitive because employers look for a mix of direct service experience, reliable transportation, and current safety certifications. This posting calls for either a high school diploma with 3-4 years of experience, an associate degree with 2 years, or a bachelor’s in human services, plus a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, helping you review the role faster before applying.
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