About this role
Role Overview
- Provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence.
- Work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.
- Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assist people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
- Work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches.
- Help orient PS who are new to the residence.
- Collaborate with Integrated Team members as needed to address needs of PS.
- Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by the by Team LPHA Clinician.
- Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director.
- Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
- Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
- Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
- Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable.
- Ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols.
- Teach PS medication management.
- Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
- Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued.
- Serve as a resource for neighbors.
- Help PS prepare meals.
- Act as an advocate for PS.
- Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
- Assist with the orientation of new staff.
- Complete all required documentation.
- Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
- Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Access on-call back up when needed.
- Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
- Complete incident documentation as needed.
- Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.
- Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.
- Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
- Must be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.
- Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire and become MAP certified within 150 days of hire.
- Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choice.
- Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighbors.
- Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues.
- Ability to balance competing priorities.
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
- Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
Benefits
- great training
- great benefits
- career growth
- job security