EPCC Special Attendant

EPCC Special Attendant

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Evansville State Hospital :

The Evansville Psychiatric Children's Center (EPCC) takes an interdisciplinary approach that provides strategies for the child's biological, psychological, and social treatment at the same time. All of our staff go through many hours of training to each play their important part in the approach. Youth are learning by two main methods, modeling and teaching, through therapeutic relationships established with the treatment staff. Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare / Medicaid Hospital.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $41,210.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
• Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring maximum security.
• Assist in the implementation of resident's treatment plan.
• Monitor patients during meals, classroom time, bathroom time, and in general areas.
• Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
• Demonstrate therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
• Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
• Secure doors, search visitors, operate radio system, issue keys, and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
• Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensure the safety of each patient.
• Provide motivational techniques, counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of clients' training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.
• Advise clients regarding appropriate social behavior.
• Provide a safe environment for the client that will be conducive to learning and promote self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
• Coordinate client activities under the direction of a professional by adapting prescribed treatment plans to individual client needs.
• Develop clients' community living skills through activities such as daily living skills exercises (grocery shopping, accessing public transportation, locating community providers, etc.).
• Maintain clients' money and distribute it as appropriate to individual treatment programs (e.g., to teach budgeting skills).
• Assist in carrying out occupational therapy / recreational therapy programs to maximize an individual's capacity for independent living.
• Perform routine clerical functions, including scheduling, ordering supplies, filing progress notes, and answering ward / unit telephone.
• Obtain drugs from the pharmacy and administer and chart medicine under a Registered Nurse's direction.
• Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients.
• Perform basic first aid in case of patient injury, such as applying antiseptic, bandages or utilizing CPR techniques and Heimlich maneuver as necessary.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success :

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either :

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.