MIR - PT EOW Mental Health Tech - Eastwood(Night)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a part-time caregiver in Birmingham, AL. The position requires providing individual care and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program, managing a group of 3-30 clients.

Responsibilities include monitoring daily living skills, medication administration, and documentation. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care to residents of the group home.
• Monitors and trains residents in daily living skills.
• Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Administers medication according to the Nurse Delegation program.
• Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.

Skills

Ability to lead clients within group activities

Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients

Ability to evaluate problem situations of recipient care and treatment

Self-motivated to function without direct supervision

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 19 52ND STREET N - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Nights (Every Other Sat & Sun 8p - 8a)

Job Description

The position provides individual care, instruction, and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. This employee serves in the role of direct caregiver to a group of 3-30 clients, depending on the specific cost center. This employee works directly with the Program Coordinator/Home Coordinator and staff on duty.

Primary Job Functions

• Provides direct client care to the residents of the group home/residential setting/treatment program.
• Monitors, supervises, and trains residents in daily/independent living skills.
• Provides support services for the home and the residents.
• Transports clients in accordance with schedule.
• Documents accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Administration of medication and adherence to the Nurse Delegation program.
• Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.
• Meeting attendance and punctuality expectations, as well as appropriate monitoring and updating of timecard.
• Maintenance of all necessary credentialing requirements.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead clients within group activities.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of clients.
• Ability to evaluate problem situations of recipient care and treatment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and clients and relate to clients' needs in an individual and group setting.
• Self-motivated to function without continuing direct supervision.
• Ability to make pertinent statements orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
• Ability to be certified and maintain certification in the Nurse Delegation program.
• Successful passing of background check and drug screening.