What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Attendant Care position at SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR?
South Central Mental Health is seeking a full-time attendant care provider for our Augusta/Andover and El Dorado communities.
Benefits: $500 Sign on bonus for 12 month commitment, 401(k) participation, 401(k) up to 5% salary match after one year of employment, eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment, paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date, employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment, low cost employee health insurance options, no cost employee dental coverage, and at least 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
Position Overview:
An Attendant Care / Psychosocial Rehabilitation worker will assist the consumer with compensating for or eliminating functional deficits and interpersonal and/or environmental barriers associated with their mental illness. The intent is to restore the fullest possible integration of the client as an active and productive member of his or her family, community, and/or culture with the least amount of ongoing professional intervention. Will provide exceptional care that results in a meaningful difference. Follow the values of humility, optimism, and strong work ethic.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide face-to-face intervention with the client present individually or in a group setting in order for the client to progress toward treatment goals.
- Teach client development of social and interpersonal skills to increase community tenure, enhance personal relations, establish support networks, increase community awareness, develop coping strategies, and effective functioning in the consumer’s social environment including home, work, and school.
- Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress towards treatment plan goals and are turned in weekly.
- Work in collaboration with the treatment team and family.
- Maintain and submit reports and paperwork as required in a timely and accurate manner.
- Possess the ability to react in a wide variety of stressful situations.
- Expected to keep supervisor informed of unusual situations re: client.
- Engage in training required by SCMHCC.
- Consistently maintain scheduled appointments with clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED. Must have the ability to communicate positively and effectively with others, work independently as well as be a productive part of a team. Must have a dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license. Must provide proof of insurance. Must pass criminal background and driver’s license check to the satisfaction of SCMH.
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time.
