About this role
Role Overview
- Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting
- Help Persons Served (PS) in residence overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently
- Implement PS Treatment Plan support interventions as assigned by Team LPHA Clinician
- Administer PS medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures
- Provide crisis interventions to PS when needed
- Provide physical site maintenance
- Ensure a safe, comfortable and clean environment
- Collaborate with Integrated Team members as needed to address needs of PS
- Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director
- Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS
- Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures
- Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations
- Teach PS medication management
- Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
- Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued
- Serve as a resource for neighbors
- Help PS prepare meals
- Act as an advocate for PS
- Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested
- Assist with the orientation of new staff
- Complete all required documentation
- Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives
- Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary
- Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
- Complete incident documentation as needed
- Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- One to two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred
- Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply
- Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
- If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks
- A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment
- Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer
- Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
- Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed
- Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Hiring Events
- External Referral Program