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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support in residential settings, utilizing recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches to assist individuals facing mental health challenges. Proficient in crisis intervention, medication administration, and collaboration with integrated teams to promote independent living.
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Crisis InterventionMedication AdministrationMotivational InterviewingHarm ReductionActivities of Daily Living Assistance
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Hard Skills
Crisis InterventionMedication AdministrationMotivational InterviewingHarm ReductionCognitive Behavioral InterventionsActivities of Daily Living AssistanceDocumentation SkillsQuality ImprovementPhysical Site MaintenanceMeal Preparation
Soft Skills
AdvocacyCollaborationCommunicationCultural CompetenceIndependent Judgment
Tools & Technologies
Personal Computer ApplicationsOffice Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
CPRFirst AidMAP Certification
Industry Keywords
Residential CounselingHuman ServicesPerson-Centered ApproachesTrauma-Informed CareStrengths-Based ApproachesBilingual/Bicultural ExperienceMental Health ChallengesIntegrated Team CollaborationQuality Improvement GoalsLived Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting
- Help Persons Served overcome barriers and prepare for independent living
- Implement treatment-plan support interventions as directed by the Team LPHA Clinician
- Administer, document, store and dispose of medications according to MAP requirements and company policy
- Provide crisis interventions and access on-call backup when needed
- Collaborate with Integrated Team members to address Persons Served's needs
- Perform day-to-day assignments directed by the Program Director
- Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches
- Maintain a safe, comfortable and clean residential environment
- Participate in meal preparation and physical site maintenance
- Encourage social interaction and create a collaborative residential environment
- Advocate for Persons Served and serve as a resource for neighbors
- Attend trainings, supervision and staff meetings
- Assist with orienting new staff
- Complete required and incident documentation
- Contribute to quality improvement goals and objectives
- Support evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Housing First, Stages of Change, WRAP, Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred
- One year as a residential counselor working with Persons Served facing mental health challenges preferred
- One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred
- Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions
- Valid driver's license required at employment
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months
- Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
- Must pass a driver's screening background check
- CPR required within two weeks of hire
- First Aid required within two weeks of hire
- MAP required within 150 days of hire
- Ability to perform physically active duties, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and lifting at least 25 pounds
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
- Ability to assist Persons Served with activities of daily living
- Ability to communicate with Persons Served, staff and external representatives
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
- Ability to work professionally and confidentially
Benefits
Comp & perks- USD $1,500.00 sign-on bonus
- Training opportunities
- Supervision and staff meetings
- Equal opportunity employment