What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant – Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Program Assistant to join our team. The Program Assistance for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) will directly report to the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and collaborate closely to deliver quality care to residents, conduct initial and ongoing training for staff and to ensure compliance according to the Texas Administrative Code.
Your role in action:
- Conduct staff training sessions on various topics related to care, safety, and resident support.
- Participate actively during surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory
- Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and adherence to regulations.
- Coordinate and./or provide transportation for residents to attend doctor appointments and other external activities as needed.
- Monitor and observe facility operations monthly to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supervise staff members, providing guidance, support, and feedback to enhance performance.
- Document staff performance, including observations, evaluations, and feedback for professional development.
- Ensure effective documentation of all activities, processes, and outcomes related to resident care and facility operations.
- Enter data accurately and in a timely manner into the EPIC system for record-keeping and reporting purposes.
- Assist in creating Individual Program Plans (IPPs) by contributing to the development of goals and objectives tailored to each resident's needs and aspirations.
- Report all suspected abuse and/or neglect timely.
- Assist in covering shifts during staff shortages while maintaining supervision responsibilities to ensure uninterrupted resident care.
- Maintain consumer and staff safety.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What qualifications are we looking for:
Education:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree, required.
- College degree from accredited 2 or 4 year program preferred.
Experience:
- 2 years direct care experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficient
- Must have experience planning and communicating among various different groups and teams within organizations
What we have to offer:
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What else you should know:
This posting is associated with position number #8883.
About us:
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
