FT Behavioral Health Tech I - CRC North

Centers for Independence; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Independence in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Direct Care Worker for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This full-time role provides a homelike environment and supports residents in daily living skills, meals, hygiene, transportation, and community participation.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and completion of CBRF training with competency testing. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Attends required annual CBRF training and passes competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers in learning independent living skills such as laundry and cooking.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals as directed; trains residents in food preparation and serving.
• Monitors medication adherence as directed by physician.
• Reports to Master’s Level Clinician, WHCG RN, or physician any changes in client behavior.
• Ensures residents maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Facilitates transportation to day programs, jobs, or school as needed.
• Keeps house clean and complies with DHS 83 CBRF regulations.
• Reports any repairs to the Property Management Department.
• Documents residents' daily behavior in the daily log per ISP goals.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and conferences.
• Adheres to established policies and DHS 83 rules.

Skills

Independent worker

Professional conduct

Communication skills

Reliability

Bilingual English/Spanish (desirable)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Type Full Time - Union

Job Shift Various

Education Level High School Diploma, HSED or GED

Travel Percentage None

Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Job Purpose: This is a technical position that involves the direct care of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This position helps provide a homelike environment, which enables residents to learn and develop daily living skills as well as socialization and leisure skills.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists consumers in learning independent living skills, which are defined in the resident's Individual Service Plan. (i.e. laundry, housekeeping, cooking, time and money management.). As well as encouraging management of symptoms through support services and education.
• Participates in ensuring that nutritious community meals are planned, prepared, and served within the home, involving training residents in food preparation serving and storage.
• Monitors consumer medication adherence as directed by their physician.
• Reports to Master's Level Clinician, WHCG RN, or physician any changes in client behavior and functioning.
• Ensures that residents maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Ensures that residents leave for their day program, job or school appropriately groomed. Facilitate transportation as necessary.
• Ensures that the house is clean at all times and complies with DHS 83 CBRF regulations.
• Ensures that all physical repairs are reported to the Property Management Department.
• Performs room, water, temperature or any other daily weekly monitoring that is assigned by the Program Coordinator including labeling and putting away the weekly grocery order.
• Practices emergency evacuation procedures and performs fire alarm system checks with residents and documents these drills.
• Documents residents' daily behavior and routine in the resident daily log consistent with their Individualized Service Plan goals.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training seminars and conferences as required.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures and DHS 83 rules.
• Performs special assignments and or projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials: _(Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)_

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma/GED is required.

Minimum Required Experience: Minimum of 1 years' experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Required License - Certification - Registration: Issued By Governing Body (if applicable): Attends required annual CBRF training's and is able to successfully pass competency testing.

Travel Type: None

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to function with minimum supervision.
• Professional workplace appearance and conduct; friendliness and courtesy to consumers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with co-workers.
• Reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time.
• Must possess good communication, listening, writing and organizational skills.
• Must complete CBRF training program as outlined by DHS 83 within two weeks of hire.
• Must be able to use appliances such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, etc.
• Must be able to read the label on medicine bottles and understand the directions on the labels.
• Must be able to clean up bloody/body fluid spills in accordance with OSHA and agency policies.
• Must be able to evacuate residents in two minutes or less and assist residents in evacuation as dictated by DHS 83.
• Experience with adults undergoing a psychiatric crisis.
• Knowledge of community resources available to consumers in the Milwaukee County area.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer and in person
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment.
• Decision Making & Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks
• Providing Consultation: Partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Customer Focus: Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.

Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions

Physical Requirements: On occasion must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighing at least 50 pounds. Must have the ability to