Behavioral Aide

WellStone, Inc.; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision premiums

RSA retirement participation

457b plan with company match

9 paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days/year

Group Life & AD&D insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

WellStone, Inc. in Cullman, AL is seeking an Entry Level Behavioral Aide for a full-time position on the 3rd shift (Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00PM - 7:00AM).

You will support clients in a group home setting, document progress in electronic records, and collaborate with the treatment team to follow care plans while maintaining safety and compliance. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and certifications in CPR, SAMA, and CPI (or the ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with computers to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Certification in CPR, SAMA, and CPI (or ability to obtain)
• Acceptable 3-year MVR (must have valid driver license)

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement and reinforcement to the clients that are admitted.
• Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help to coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, maintain electronic documentation in timely manner.
• Work closely with Treatment Team.
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• May have to lift approximately 50 lbs., and push/pull or transport client and equipment.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

SAMA certification

CPI certification

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Cullman, AL 35058Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School DiplomaTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: 3rd Shift (Weekends)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: In the position of Behavioral Aide, employees care for clients in the group home setting of our Acute Care Services locations. Goals of this position are to work help with reintegration, teach living skills, partner with therapeutic team and ensure treatment care plan is followed. Our BA's will learn proper documentation techniques and other state /federal standards followed by the Department of Mental Health, earn certifications in their trainings and create a path forward with a career in Mental Health. This a full-time, hourly position. Interested candidates should have the flexibility to work rotating holidays. The hours will be Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00PM -7:00AM.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement and reinforcement to the clients that are admitted.
• Regularly implementbasic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record.
• Helpto coordinate activities, conduct group therapy, document client’s progress, maintain electronic documentation in timely manner.
• Work closely with Treatment Team.
• Regularly completedocumentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs., and push/pull or transport client and equipment.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary.
• Demonstrategood safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
• Promotea positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, clients and their families and/or co-workers.
• Administration of medication was supervised and documented.
• Attendstaff meetings, in-service meetings, trainings as required and remains current on all trainings/certifications
• Workas scheduled, correctly completeand submittimesheets, leave requests in a timely manner.
• Reportany facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assist in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility, and equipment.
• Performverbal and at times physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions.
• Report to work on time, willing to remain on shift if unable to be relieved, coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Aides for dates unable to report to work, either annual or sick leave requests.
• May have to be escort/guardian for clients who are sent to the Hospital for evaluation.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsWhat we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with computers to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Certification in CPR, SAMA, and CPI (or ability to obtain)
• Acceptable 3-year MVR (must have valid driver license)

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.