Direct Care Specialist – Full-Time, Behavioral Health

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

Rx Coverage

PERS Alabama

Job summary

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Direct Care Staff member to support individuals with mental health and developmentally disabled needs. This full-time role covers evening, night, and rotating weekend shifts, with orientation day shifts available.

You will assist with daily living activities, accompany clients to appointments, document notes within 24 hours, and help maintain a safe, clean facility in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• One year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Current Alabama driver\'s license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers\' policy.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for consumers as needed for appointments, errands, and outings; use of personal vehicle may be required.
• Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled.
• Document BLS groups and all clinical notes within 24 hours.
• Bathe, feed, dress, and ambulate clients for proper grooming.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos and emails.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete tasks with minimum supervision.

Skills

Group work

Consumer care

Verbal & written comms

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in mental health setting preferred

Tools

Hoya lift operation

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Direct Care Staff member to support individuals with mental health and developmentally disabled needs. This full-time role covers evening, night, and rotating weekend shifts, with orientation day shifts available.

You will assist with daily living activities, accompany clients to appointments, document notes within 24 hours, and help maintain a safe, clean facility in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.