Garden Therapy Support Worker for Therapeutic Garden Program

GARDEN THERAPY SUPPORT Position Details

ABOUT YOU

You are a curious person who is a good listener, has great judgment and loves to work outside! You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS!

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a part-time support worker for our Therapeutic Garden Program. Our program utilizes the garden environment to support people with mental health diagnoses. The hours are primarily Monday thru Friday, 12 – 4. The garden is in Novato. The position pays $22 - $24 DOE. Learn more at www.connectICS.org.

​BENEFITS

Part time:

  • Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $25/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time

    • Sick time: 40 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

​DUTIES

  • Coach and support adults with disabilities in gardening skills

  • Engage with the client in support of their mental health that can include active listening; applying interventions to address things such as anxiety, depression, social isolation and other mental health symptoms. 

  • Model and reinforce appropriate behavior, communication, and teamwork

  • Provide feedback and encouragement in a respectful, supportive way

  • Maintain accurate documentation and reports on participant progress

  • Work closely with staff to create a positive, inclusive environment

SmartCare/Medi-Cal Billing:

In this role, you will be provided with training to learn SmartCare, the electronic health records (EHR) system used for Medi-Cal documentation and service tracking.  

  • Develop proficiency in writing professional, Medi-Cal-compliant progress notes, ensuring all documentation meets clinical and billing standards set by Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

  • Accurately and consistently enter service notes and related documentation into the SmartCare electronic health portal.

  • Collaborate with clinical supervisors and administrative staff to maintain compliance with data entry, billing, and confidentiality protocols as outlined by Medi-Cal and county standards.

Skill Set desired

  • Ability to work with complex mental health ​diagnoses using motivational counseling techniques and problem-solving

  • Proven and consistent record of meeting deadlines for reports and progress notes

  • Use of good judgment, responsiveness to ever-changing needs and concerns

  • Experience with Medi-Cal billing​, SmartCare ​and/or Peer Certified ​i​s a plus but not required

​Q​UALIFICATIONS

  • Interest in working with individuals with mental health disabilities

  • D​igital literacy skills:​Gmail, Zoom, MS Office, Google Docs​, Google Drive and the ability to learn and apply the SmartCare system (see above)

  • Excellent verbal and written skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A​ background check will be conducted.

​TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to ​GEM Program Manager, Sarah Blunt at sarahb@connectics.org.