Direct Care Staff - Residential Facility (Immediate Start)

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications : is a person holding at least a GED or high school diploma to provide a MH services and upon hiring, an individualized supervision plan will be developed and supervision will be provided by a qualified professional or associate professional with the population served.

Responsibilities :

• Communicate relevant consumer information to supervisors, Case Coordinator, and / or parents
• Provide privacy and confidentiality of all consumer records
• Assure consumers are free from abuse, mistreatment, and or neglect and report any incidents of such to supervisor
• Treat each consumer with dignity and respect.
• Complement all documentation related to Treatment Plans
• Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of philosophy and purpose
• Develop familiarity with the Treatment Plan of each consumer served
• Implement goals and recommendations and follow appropriate documentation procedures
• Provide a positive atmosphere which facilitates growth and learning
• Make decisions based on training and policies when unsupervised
• Perform duties as requested by Supervisor
• Execute all shift documentation
• Transport consumer to all scheduled and unscheduled appointments
• Interaction skills to group.
• Will be responsible for attending staff and training meeting during time off, schedule and transport clients to all appointments, courts hearing, weekend visit resources as well as be responsible for them if one is suspended from school or becomes ill or has nowhere to go for the weekend visits {essentially your role will be of a parent-whatever is in the best interest of the child}.
• Provide privacy and confidentiality of all consumer records; will maintain an accurate record-keeping system regarding each client's file, medication / treatment charts, daily and weekly notes, others administrative duties, as well as the food budget, allowances and trip fund and be able to provide information upon request.
• Will keep an inventory of equipment, tools an the household and take care of all things provided as well as report any damages of concerns immediately to the Executive Director or Administrative Manager.

Communication :

Gives and receives information constructively and effectively, both verbally and writing. Listens effectively to co-workers, clients and supervision, and is open to their ideas and opinions.

Performance Expectations :

Filing and record keeping :

Work Habits and Behavior :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred :

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