What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Care Counselor position at Hasbro Children's?
Summary
Responsible for the care and safety of assigned children.
As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team assumes primary residential care counselor role. Responsible for input into the formulation of a therapeutic residential treatment plan and the implementation observation and documentation of this program under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor.
Schedule
2:45 - 11:15 pm every other weekend off Thursdays off
Responsibilities
A: Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
Six months to one year of direct child care work with emotionally impaired youth.
Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course.
Current CPR certification.
Current ERS Safety & OSHA certification.
Clean driving record and candidates must be comfortable transporting residents
Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification
Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired aggressive and sometimes self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by Bradley Hospital to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety.
Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include but is not limited to awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression and the ability to physically hold struggling patients using approved methods only to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically such employees must be able to: lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation and physically escort patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances and frequent standing walking and sitting.
Independent Action
Performs independently within Program policies and practices.
Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of Program policies and procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Bradley Hospital USA:RI:East Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 2
Union: Non-Union
Responsible for the care and safety of assigned children.
As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team assumes primary residential care counselor role. Responsible for input into the formulation of a therapeutic residential treatment plan and the implementation observation and documentation of this program under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor.
Schedule
2:45 - 11:15 pm every other weekend off Thursdays off
Responsibilities
A: Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Participates in the development and operationalization of the residential care plan for assigned children according to established Department and Program-based procedure and policy.
- Maintains and documents level of child observation as ordered by the physician or Program Director each shift.
- Supervises assigned children in daily routines and assists with activities of daily living.
- Identifies reports and actively resolves potential/actual problems in the Program.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Residential Care Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor/Program Nurse and documentation in child�s chart.
- Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other child situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s).
- Attends Program meetings as assigned.
- Maintains current certification in crisis management.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Maintains current ERS Safety & OSHA certifications.
- Attends Program staff development meetings as assigned.
- Consistently follows all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Consistently follows all Program-based policies and procedures.
- Participates in the initial admission interview process as assigned.
- Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission.
- Completes initial milieu assessment within a 24 hour period. Develops initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours of admission.
- Reviews residential care plan and problem list on a daily basis revising as necessary.
- Communicates individual child residential treatment plans in an ongoing manner to other Program staff including liaison with other multidisciplinary treatment providers.
- Actively participates in DPC�s treatment team and shift report.
- Is aware of Program QA indicators and responsibilities related to such.
- Accurately documents significant child/family observations/milieu treatment in the child�s chart in a timely fashion.
- Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums.
- Assists and teaches child in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon child�s level of competence.
- Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of Hospital Program and Department standards.
- Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the child in collaboration with off-line clinicians.
- Participates and assists in organizing Program activities.
- Consistently models to children/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/child interactions.
- Supports and participates in recreation therapy program
- Handles crisis situations in a safe effective manner utilizing the least restrictive safe patient care alternative.
- Takes the initiative to seek formal/informal supervision incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance.
- Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field. Other education and
the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Six months to one year of direct child care work with emotionally impaired youth.
Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course.
Current CPR certification.
Current ERS Safety & OSHA certification.
Clean driving record and candidates must be comfortable transporting residents
Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification
Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired aggressive and sometimes self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by Bradley Hospital to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety.
Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include but is not limited to awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression and the ability to physically hold struggling patients using approved methods only to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically such employees must be able to: lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation and physically escort patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances and frequent standing walking and sitting.
Independent Action
Performs independently within Program policies and practices.
Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of Program policies and procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Bradley Hospital USA:RI:East Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 2
Union: Non-Union
