Care Assistant

Integrea; Opelika (AL); In loco; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement systems participation

Guaranteed 40-hour workweeks

Descrizione del lavoro

Hirebridge is seeking a Mental Health Paraprofessional in Opelika, AL. The role focuses on providing direct care and support to residents with mental health needs in a structured environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, facilitating group activities, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Candidates should have experience with mental health support and strong interpersonal skills.

Competenze

• Experience assisting individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Mansioni

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Assist residents in developing coping skills and routines.
• Monitor and document resident behaviors.

Descrizione del lavoro

At Integrea Community Mental Health System, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about its consumers, its community, and each other. We invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits—including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental, vision and supplemental insurance options, the security of participating in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) and guaranteed 40‑hour workweeks for full‑time staff.

Openings for this role are: Opelika, AL and LaFayette, AL

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Paraprofessional provides direct care and supportive services to residents living in a structured mental health residential facility. Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, this role assists individuals with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities in building life skills, achieving treatment goals, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic living environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, meal preparation, medication prompts, and room upkeep.
• Assist residents in developing coping skills, interpersonal communication, and healthy routines.
• Observe, monitor, and document resident behaviors and report significant changes to clinical staff.
• Participate in the implementation of individual service or treatment plans under clinical supervision.
• Facilitate group activities, community outings, and wellness programs that promote engagement and stability.
• De‑escalate situations using trauma‑informed and person‑centered approaches.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive residential environment at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.