Group Home Staff Member

Group Home Staff Member - Day and Night Shifts

Position : Adult Group Home Staff Member

Location : Missoula, MT, US

Company : Winds of Change

Responsibilities :

• Provide support and assistance to residents in daily activities and routines.
• Manage household duties, ensuring a safe and clean living environment.
• Foster a positive, supportive atmosphere for residents.

Position Type : Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Shift Details : 12-hour shifts at the group home. Work 3 days and get 4 days off weekly!

• Day shifts : 6 am - 6 pm
• Night shifts : 6 pm - 6 am

Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents!

Compensation : $17 - $18 hourly

$17 - $18 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Resident Engagement : Assess and understand the challenges residents face in achieving independent living and community integration.
• Communication Support : Assist residents in improving their communication skills for effective interactions in daily life.
• Symptom Management : Implement strategies to manage symptoms and promote residents' overall well-being.
• Social Support : Help residents build and maintain strong social support networks.
• Household Maintenance : Ensure cleanliness and organization of common areas within the group home.
• Medication Administration : Administer medications as needed and as directed by care plans.
• Skills Training : Develop and implement personalized skills training programs tailored to residents' needs, focusing on home life, work, education, leisure activities, and social interactions.
• Crisis Intervention : Provide immediate crisis intervention when needed and respond to the 24-hour crisis line promptly.
• Meal Supervision : Supervise the planning and preparation of three nutritious meals each day for residents.
• Transitional Plan Support : Follow and support the transitional treatment plans established by the manager for each resident.
• Attendance & Punctuality : Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality in line with organizational expectations.
• Documentation : Complete all necessary documentation accurately and on time, in accordance with organizational standards.
• Effective Communication : Engage in clear and effective verbal communication with clients to understand their needs.
• Physical Support : Perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, and stretching as necessary to assist residents in their daily activities.

Qualifications :

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent required. College-level courses in mental health or psychology are preferred.
• Experience : At least 1 year of experience working in a supervised setting with individuals who have severe disabling mental illness is preferred.
• Physical Requirements : Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Vision : Requires good vision, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with a strong ability to focus and concentrate.

About Company

Winds of Change is a mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring change, fostering hope, and promoting recovery. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities we serve.