Residential Behavioral Health Specialist

Notice of Position Opening

Grade : RSS3 C3

Position : Residential Behavioral Health Specialist

Division : Community Developmental Service

$3,000 Sign on Bonus

We are an innovative person-centered organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Central Vermont for over 50 years.

Focused on empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and providing trauma-informed care, our dynamic and caring team promotes creativity, growth, and a positive environment.

Summary of Position : As a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mental health residential facility for adults in Vermont.

This role encompasses elements from various positions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support and care.

Essential Functions :

• Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required.
• Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise.
• Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community.
• Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
• Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents.
• Capture online notes, data related to residents’ daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software.
• Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner
• Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times.
• Be a positive influence.
• Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents.
• Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments.
• Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
• Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity. Ability to walk up to several miles and lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become combative or willing to participate in mitigation training.
• Skills to work with mental health / developmental / co-occurring residential clients with highly complex medical needs.
• Skills to deal with extensive instances of unpredictability exhibited by clients. Including things such as suicidality and exhibiting dangerous behaviors towards self or others.

Successful Candidates Will :

• Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Follow through with assigned tasks.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess and expresses great patience and empathy for residents.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

What We Offer :

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime.
• Bi-annual difficulty of care stipend.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
• Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
• Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
• Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.
30+ days ago