Recovery Aide Oak Branch

Mount Rogers; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers is seeking a Direct Care Service Provider to support individuals with serious emotional disturbance in a mental health group home. The role involves following individualized recovery plans, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting with daily activities and documentation.

The position requires a High School Diploma and a Virginia driver's license with a clean driving record. The job includes interaction with a treatment team and opportunities to contribute to client

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Knowledge of the nature of mental health and related disorders.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work independently and with supervision available at broadly spaced intervals.

Responsibilities

• To ensure a clean and safe environment by performing tasks such as house cleaning, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, as well as fire drills and fire extinguisher checks.
• To participate in the activities of a self-directed team, attend meetings and trainings events as needed.
• Assist with teaching independent living skills based on the individualized service plan goals.
• To maintain, administer and document medications in accordance with physician’s orders and regulatory standards, and to observe for side effects.
• Administer basic first aid and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications as required.
• Assist with answering phone calls, taking referrals, and entering data into Credible; assist with administrative intake paperwork.
• Appropriate intervention in crisis situations and emergencies, making referrals and seeking consultation as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Direct Care Service Providers (e.g., Non-licensed; registered; certified)

JOB SUMMARY: To provide services to individuals with serious emotional disturbance within a mental health group home. Will provide support and instruction as needed and assist treatment team members in implementing individualized recovery plans. Will complete household duties such as cooking, as well as cleaning, to ensure safety and compliance with licensure regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Maximum of Eight)

1. To ensure a clean and safe environment by performing such tasks as house cleaning, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, as well as fire drills and fire extinguisher checks.

2. To participate in the activities of a self-directed team, and as needed, assigned or scheduled, to attend meetings, and trainings events.

3. Assist with teaching independent living skills based on an execution of their individualized service plan goals.

4. To maintain, administer and document medications in accordance with written physician’s orders and regulatory standards, and to maintain current certification in the Board’s approved medication training program, and to observe persons for potential side effects of medications and to notify appropriate staff if necessary.

5. Administer basic first aid as needed and maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid and other training required by supervisor.

6. Assist with answering phone calls, taking referrals, and entering data into Credible. Assist with administrative intake paperwork.

7. To appropriately intervene in crisis situations and emergencies, making referrals and seeking consultation from other team members as needed.

• Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of the nature of mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse disorders
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to work independently and with supervision available at broadly spaced intervals

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma

Valid Virginia Driver's Licenseand copy of DMV safe driving record

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