Mental Health Technician/ Mental Health Support Specialist - Bilingual - Spanish

Full-Term Job Description

Mental Health Technician/ Mental Health Support Specialist - Bilingual Spanish and English

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:

·       Must pass the DHS background study

·       High School diploma

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S

·       Dependable

·       Ability to complete the Desnol training program and successfully pass an associated competency test and pass a competency test to administer medication

·       Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job safely

·       Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive residents.

·       Sensitivity to resident needs and the ability to build positive relationships and rapport with residents

·       Current CPR / First Aid certification is required; if not currently certified, we will give 30 days to complete at your cost

·       Ability to work well in teams

Preferred:

Bilingual – English and Spanish fluently

Experience working with individuals with mental illness.

Experience working in Adult Foster Care Homes (Family or Corporate).

Experience:

• Leading training on topics related to care for adults with disabilities.
• Working with individuals with active symptoms of a psychiatric diagnosis.
• Working with computer-based programs.
• Planning service initiatives with county case managers and other providers.
• Working with individuals with higher-level behavioral issues.

Benefits

• Company-matched 401k
• Accrue PTO
• 1.5 pay for Holidays worked
• Paid training and in-service
• Employee referral bonuses
• Yearly bonus
• Performance-based rate increase
• Longevity bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities, hiring-from-within company

 We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Salary : $18 - $20