$500 Sign-On Bonus
Shifts are 2pm-10pm, $18.50 per hour M-F, $19.50 per hour on weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote and assists in the development of a wholesome and therapeutic environment
- Apply job knowledge to unit duties and tasks
- Support and implement individual treatment plans and programs
- Plan and participate in all recreational and educational programming for residents
- Provides life skills training and management as directed by the needs of the program participants
- Provide medication administration to residents
- Work within and support the agency's treatment philosophy
- When required, drive a program participant to events in the organization's van
- Observe, report, and document information regarding resident behaviors and actions
- Support and contribute to effective communication among team members, program participants, families and other outside professionals
- Assure situation assessment and interpretation is responsive to individual program participant needs
- Exercise good judgement when responding to program participant's needs
- Create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere on the unit
- Interfaces appropriately and professionally with program participant families and other outside professionals
- Assists in the planning, development and implementation of individual program plans
- Provide a healthy and appropriate model for residents to emulate
- Participate in a work culture that is healthy and inclusive
- Assures proper medical care is provided as needed for residents
- Well-being checks performed at least every 15 minutes or as designated
- When necessary perform restrictive holds
- Respond appropriately, as prescribed by program, to crisis situations as they occur
- Understand and apply principles of behavior management, as determined by program
- Attend weekly meetings and supervision as needed for facility needs and licensure
- Must be able to work regularly scheduled working hours and overtime when needed
- Strong emotional intelligence and resiliency
- Compassion for individuals dealing with mental health concerns
- Clear verbal and written skills
- Must be motivated and willing to learn
- Any other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- A current and valid Driver's license with minimal violations on record
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Behavior management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person