Inpatient Tech/Group Home/748/JM

Peace River Center; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace River Center in Lakeland, FL seeks a non-degreed team member to work in a residential setting supporting individuals with severe mental illnesses on their recovery journey.

You will assist in daily tasks, supervise medications, transport clients, and help ensure meals meet nutritionist guidelines while adhering to Joint Commission standards. A Level 2 background clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience with mental illness is helpful but not required.
• Must successfully complete CPR, First Aid and ACT trainings.
• Must possess basic understanding of human nature.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and adapt to change.
• Willingness to learn basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating/running the facility and perform cleaning as needed.
• Transport clients as needed and maintain professional relationships with residents and staff.
• Supervise residents during medications and activities.
• Maintain daily and monthly written documentation (including Critical Incident Reports, biweekly notes, missing person reports, advocate duties).
• Ensure meals are prepared per the nutritionist's menu and follow Joint Commission food handling requirements with ServSafe training.

Skills

Basic empathy

Verbal and written communication

Goal setting with clients

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is a non-degreed position that will be part of a treatment team that effectively works in a residential setting with people with severe and persistent mental illnesses in an effort to help them with their recovery. Must be able to pass a Level 2 background clearance from Florida Division of Children and Families.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Must be able to comply with all Peace River Center policy and procedures
• Have a home phone or alternative means of communication
• Attend all scheduled work hours and trainings
• Assist in the operation/running of the facility, including cleaning if necessary
• Able to use good judgment and decision-making skills
• Able to maintain a professional relationship with people we serve
• Transport clients as needed
• Assist in providing nutritional needs to residents
• Supervise residents during medications and activities
• Complete all daily tasks assigned. Complete all shift responsibilities assigned to specific shift, be it 7-3, 3-11 or 11-7 shift
• In an emergency or disaster this individual will be required to remain on site around the clock until relief staff arrive and supervisory staff give permission to leave
• Keep up with daily and monthly written documentation as required including but not limited to Critical Incident Reports, biweekly notes, missing person reports and complete advocate duties
• Ensuring residents' meals are prepared in accordance with the menu prepared by the nutritionist. Staff must follow all requirements of joint commission for food prep and handling along with having Serv safe training by PRC staff. Residents may assist with food prep and clean up under the guidance of the residential staff

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

At least 1 year experience working with persons with a mental illness helpful but not required

Training:

Must able to successfully complete CPR , First Aid and ACT trainings.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess basic understanding of human nature
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively deal with change
• Assist clients in establishing and obtaining personal goals and must be able to react to change in a positive manner
• Have or be willing to learn basic computer skills

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Must be at least 25 years of age

Have a current Florida driver's license and keep current

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Datis, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Supervisory Relationship(s)

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.