What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician/ Mental Health Support Specialist at Desnol-62nd Ave Home position at Desnol-62nd Ave Home?
Job Description
Job Description
Full-Term Job Description
Mental Health Technician / Mental Health Support Specialist
Work Shift / Work Hours : Generally, shifts are 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. and 3 : 00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Days of work : Varies; may include weekends and holidays
Travel Required : Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)
Pay Range : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.
This is a full–time or part-time shift available.
About Us :
Desnol Healthcare Services supports people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, physical disability, and developmental and intellectual disabilities in group home / residential settings.
Job Summary :
Desnol Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated professional to support individuals in our residential home for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, and brain injuries. Desnol seeks passionate, caring, hardworking individuals with integrity to join our team. You will work alongside fellow caregivers to provide high-quality, patient-centered services.
Responsibilities :
- Provide courteous and respectful care to all residents.
- Spend most of each shift interacting with people served, developing relationships, building rapport with residents, and performing tasks that are directly related to the care of the residents.
- Provide input in staff meetings and treatment planning.
- Monitor the residents regularly as per each resident’s care plans.
- Responsible for knowledge and implementation of the resident’s support plan.
- Remain current on resident’s plans and observation notes completed by other staff.
- Encourage and monitor support plan compliance.
- Utilizes crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
- Plan and coordinate recreational / social activities.
- Identify individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and recommend additional programming appropriate for their needs.
- Help defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies.
- Assist residents with cleaning their rooms, maintaining personal hygiene, and doing laundry.
- Assist residents in independent living skills; hygiene checks, housekeeping, budgeting, etc.
- Administer medications according to Desnol Healthcare Services policy and procedures under the supervision of the facility’s nurse.
- Participate in routine cleaning duties.
- Inform other staff and staff lead when the quantity of residents' medications is low.
- Order resident medication as needed.
- Inform the lead and nurse when medication changes occur.
- Produce and distribute incident reports within (8) hours of the relevant event, as needed.
- Develop weekly menus and shopping lists and do grocery shopping for the facility, encouraging participation by residents.
- Schedule resident appointments as needed and escort residents to their appointments.
- Plan holiday activities and special events.
- Prepare meals, serve, and clean up according to food safety standards.
- Assist in training new staff.
- Provided staff coverage and ensured the safety of the residents and the facility.
- Responsible for securing coverage of any missed shifts, planned or unplanned.
- Perform light house maintenance or request maintenance assistance as needed.
- Must be able to transport the residents in the community.
Qualifications / Requirement :
Preferred :
Bilingual – English and Spanish fluently
Experience working with individuals with mental illness.
Experience working in Adult Foster Care Homes (Family or Corporate).
Experience :
Benefits
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Available shifts and compensation : We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $18.00 - $20.00 / hour.
About Desnol HealthCare Services : Desnol HealthCare Services is looking for an individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated and trustworthy. Learn more about us at www.desnolhealthcare.com.
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Salary : $18 - $20