Relief Treatment Associate

Job Overview

Be an appropriate role model for youth in care. Create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of youth. Be responsible for guiding and directing youth through the program. Prepare youth for successful living within societal norms toward reunification with their family, a foster family or independent living.

Essential Duties:

• RELATIONSHIPS (Residents)

• Become personally acquainted with each resident in the unit and develop a solid working knowledge of the background, dynamics, and treatment plan for each resident.
• Consistently keep residents clearly informed of any changes, new direction, and expectations related to the house, and provide adequate information to all new residents as part of the orientation process.
• Follow goals and objectives on residents individual treatment plans as well as behavior support plans.
• May schedule medical appointments for residents as well as needed therapy groups, i.e., sexual abuse, alcoholics anonymous, etc. in coordination with Therapist and Shift Supervisor(s).
• Manage conflict, emergencies, and crisis in a professional manner. In accordance with agency policy and Non Violent Crisis Intervention protocol which includes Utilization of Passive Physical Restraint.
• Treat DHHR personnel, school officials, biological, foster, and/or volunteer families with appropriate courtesy and respect.
• Administer medication to residents in accordance with medication administration protocols.
• Complete regular/or necessary personnel related paperwork in a timely manner such as timesheets, leave requests, injury reports, mileage sheets, etc.
• RELATIONSHIPS (Staff)

• Maintain ongoing and open communication with staff.
• Share problems and criticisms in a constructive manner.
• Meet with Shift Supervisor every quarter for staff development conference.
• Ensure that pertinent information is written in staff log for all shifts to read.
• Attend unit team meetings on a scheduled bi-weekly basis, full group and all other required meetings/staffings.
• PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents in-group settings or on an individual basis in personal hygiene skills, care for residents when sick, and administer first aid.
• Respond to the resident's emotional needs; giving acceptance, affection, encouragement, understanding, and guidance. A time is to be set aside daily to meet with the resident individually or collectively.
• Assist in helping resident(s) follow through with goals and objectives of his/her treatment plan.
• Encourage residents to participate in recreational activities. Provide opportunities for residents to participate in activities during their free time.
• Provide the resident the opportunity to attend Church and/or Sunday school and encourage participation in other Spiritual Enrichment Programs.
• Record pertinent information regarding residents on the daily narrative, staff log, medication record and incident reports. In a detailed manner.
• Required driving position.
• This position is defined as one that will require you to drive a motor vehicle as part of your daily work. This position does allow the employee to drive motor vehicles owned or leased by Burlington United Methodist Services, Inc., and to transport employees and residents when and if necessary.
• Performs other duties that fall within the parameters of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Education level:

• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED (college training preferred).

Experience:

• None

Core competencies

Required:

• Can support the mission and vision of Burlington United Methodist Family Services as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others as evidenced by: professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
• Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.
• Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs and in services to attain and maintain competency.
• Be open to continue learning through attendance in course study and in-service training and workshops.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills both with youth and adults. Be able to make sound decisions consistent with agency policies and best practice principles for residential treatment.
• Effectively implement the treatment program including Medicaid services such as behavior support, crisis support, case management, and daily living skills and support.
• Have the ability to meet the spiritual needs of the residents in accordance with agency policy.
• Be in good health, have physical and emotional stamina necessary to implement physical interventions with assaultive or self-injurious residents.
• Accept relief hours in accordance with employee handbook to maintain employment status.
• Preference of working in certain units and shifts will not be accepted. Declining shifts could result in removal from the relief list.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Be an acceptable role model for youth in values and lifestyles in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.
• Must have a valid state issued drivers license and submit to an intensive background investigation.

Preferred:

Qualifications

Education level:

• Possess at least a high school diploma or GED (college training preferred).

Experience:

• None

Core competencies

Required:

• Can support the mission and vision of Burlington United Methodist Family Services as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others as evidenced by: professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
• Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.
• Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.
• Participates in appropriate professional development programs and in services to attain and maintain competency.
• Be open to continue learning through attendance in course study and in-service training and workshops.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills both with youth and adults. Be able to make sound decisions consistent with agency policies and best practice principles for residential treatment.
• Effectively implement the treatment program including Medicaid services such as behavior support, crisis support, case management, and daily living skills and support.
• Have the ability to meet the spiritual needs of the residents in accordance with agency policy.
• Be in good health, have physical and emotional stamina necessary to implement physical interventions with assaultive or self-injurious residents.
• Accept relief hours in accordance with employee handbook to maintain employment status.
• Preference of working in certain units and shifts will not be accepted. Declining shifts could result in removal from the relief list.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Be an acceptable role model for youth in values and lifestyles in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.
• Must have a valid state issued drivers license and submit to an intensive background investigation.

Preferred: