View Point Health

The BRIGHT home is a new program planned for implementation in the next 30-90 days and provides intensive support in a residential setting for clients who have a history with high-risk mental health behaviors (self-harm, suicidal ideations, etc.) and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The individuals are assigned and monitored based upon individualized safety levels of observation. The primary goal for the individuals is to stabilize the self-harm/at-risk behavior through DBT Skills application. The staff will receive training and on-the-job support to help implement DBT Skills and DBT skills review with individuals. The RCP will train and support Independent Living Skills with the individual served in the residence, monitor, and document general activity and progress made of these at-risk individuals.

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs and trains staff on the basic premises of the residential services program: positive consumer interactions, respect for consumer rights and dignity, and use of normalization principles.
• Counsels subordinate staff individually on job performance, monitors their compliance with agency, and program procedures and formally evaluates staff performance using methods and timelines prescribed by the agency.
• Schedules staff to assure 24-hr. coverage of the residence, minimizes use of overtime working hours, and flexes or adjusts schedule when necessary to cover shifts.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, commendation, promotion, and disciplinary adverse action of subordinate staff.
• Reviews time records submitted by non-exempt subordinates for accuracy and completeness.
• Applies consistent standards for approval or denial of leave that comply with agency policies and procedures related to use of leave and suggested minimum balances.
• Regularly counsel employees whose leave balances or leave use are below standard and/or takes other appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Ensures that time and attendance information submitted for each employee is complete and accurate by verifying leave approvals and records of time worked.
• Promptly notifies the manager and/or the Human Resources office when salaried employees go off the payroll due to resignations or require pay adjustments for leave without pay or other issues.
• Complies with legal requirements and agency policies regarding timelines and documentation for Family Leave requests and other requests for leave of absence.
• Participates as a member of the treatment team for consumers under their care, providing input into treatment and discharge plans based on observation of consumer strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Works with other service providers and staff in support of effective consumer treatment, linkage, communication, and continuity of service.
• Provides leadership and support to subordinate staff on job duties to meet the goals and objectives identified in consumer treatment plans and to maintain the residence.
• Writes progress notes and other supportive documentation that is compliant with program, payer, and agency requirements.
• Keeps records on each consumer that complies with all VPH and other regulatory authority standards for content and maintenance.
• Monitors and maintains the residential site and its equipment, supplies, and assigned vehicle according to all VPH and other regulatory authority standards necessary for compliance.
• Ensures general cleanliness and orderliness of the site, vehicle, and equipment.
• Communicates with landlords, Program Manager, and maintenance staff regarding physical site repairs and maintenance.
• Ensures site and vehicle compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Uses personal vehicle for consumer transportation needs when agency vehicle is unavailable. Serves as safety officer for the site and is on-call for initial response to consumer, staff, or site emergencies.
• Represents the site at meetings, tours and visits, inspections, audits, and evaluations.
• Maintains, completes, and submits site management records, reports, and staff training records necessary for licensure, accreditation, and other requirements and according to set deadlines.
• Stays up to date on training as required by VPH and all other regulatory authorities and ensures the same for subordinate staff.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Three years of experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting OR One year of experience at the lower-level Client Support Worker 3 (SSS012) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience working with MH/IDD populations.
• At least one year of Specialize High Acuity experience.
• Previous experience working in a Psychiatric Hospital setting.
• Previous experience working in Mental Health Residential settings.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually.
• Must successfully complete VPH New Hire Trainings, cross train at other VPH MH Homes, DBT Introduction Training and complete 16 hours of training annually
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have the following technical skills – Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic)
• Must be willing to transport residents in the company van.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting.
• Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately redirect challenging behaviors with DBT Skills of clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting.
• Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
• Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secure seatbelts.
• Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.