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cleanliness of the facility. In. addition, a Site Assistant's role is to engage each client on a daily basis, build trust and rapport and ultimately it relationship that will allow for mutual communication and respect, This foundation is instrumental in addressing emergent issues with clients, and assisting in crisis de-escalatiou. Site Assistants will typically complete their assigned duties and rounds multiple times daily during their assigned shifts. f'UBSTA=USE COUNSELING The tole of the Substance Use Counselor is to address clients who by their own admission suffer from the negative impact of substance use its their lives, Counselors will use a "Harm Reduction" approach when making contact with clients. The Harm Reduction model recognizes that each. individual has the right to self-determination. We have had success with this approach, seeing numerous clients modify or discontinue use of substances, Counselors will be able to reflect buck some of the negative and lasting effects that substance use may be having in a client's life, and offer them the therapeutic tools and support to build their own custamized Recovery Plan, This set -vice will typically be offered to every client who self identifies as having a substance use issue, or is Curious to know more about SUD and its potential harmful effects on theirhealth. This service is also offered and encouraged for clients who have suffered from chronic homelessness as marry times it becomes a barrier to them being able to attain more sustainable housing options, M AR;tCdAEANDBMVIORALHEALTHSERVICES Illumination Foundation partners with Illumination. Foundation Medical Group (IFMG) to provide medical and mental health services on -site and if appropriate, off -site at an IFMG clinic. .All on -site services are provided for Carnegie Shelter guests only. Further, it is understood that the site will not house recuperative care beds. IFMG primary care medical team provides preventive care services, medical screenings, illness and injury management, chronic disease management, medication assisted treatment and referral to specialty care. IFMG's health care team includes a physician, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, behavioral health therapists, and dentist. Services are provided by IFMG and billed directly (o the client's hcalthcare network, and are considered a part of shelter operations. No cost is accrued by the City at any time for this service. This service is offered on a referral basis to those clients who wish to receive primary care services, and do not currently have their own primary care provider. These services are offered on an ongoing basis and are based on the physician's recommendations of frequency as indicated by each client's unique healthcare needs. 'Cite role of the Behavioral Health Therapist Is to provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions. Using evidence -based practices, therapists deliver services which focus on trauma, behavioral .responses and reactions, communication, improving function and success in activities of daily living, and positive engagement in the community. Therapists support clients in establishing trust and rapport with others, and recognizing maladaptive behaviors and relationships. This plays a key role in preparing long-term or chronically homeless individuals for the possibility of being housed and remaining stably housed, as well as managing employment tasks and developing skills to remain successful in employment related activities