Residential Aide

Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison Counties; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) with Employer Match

Education and Training Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Springfield, Ohio, seeks a Residential Aide to support clients in a residential housing program. This role involves guiding residents in basic living skills, monitoring their behavior, and ensuring their safety. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and related experience in mental or behavioral health. CPR certification is required. MHS offers extensive training and certification upon hiring, along with a benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience with mental or behavioral health clients.
• CPR (BLS)/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record clients' behaviors and medication self-administration.
• Intervene and encourage positive client behaviors.
• Complete admissions and discharges for resident files.
• Conduct structured recreational activities.

Skills

Observation skills

De-escalation techniques

Behavioral monitoring

Basic living skills teaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MHS is THE leader in mental health services. We embrace an interdisciplinary approach to the care we give, with a team of caring and committed professionals. We offer experienced supervision for those who are looking to grow as a professional in their field, as well as opportunities for growth, education, training and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.

MHS Offers the following benefits for full-time (35 or more hours per week) staff:

• Medical (Anthem HSA with HRA)
• HSA, Including Employer Contribution with Biometric/Wellness Exam Verification
• Vision (EyeMed)
• Flex Spending (Limited, Medical and Childcare through Flores)
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• PTO, Personal Time & Paid Holidays
• Extended EAP Services for employees and their families
• Life (Basic & Voluntary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (One America)
• Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness/Accident (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (The Standard)
• CPR/BLS/First Aid/NVCI completed on site for staff
• Education and Training Opportunities
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

PT Employees are offered the following benefits:

• PTO/Personal Time
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

All candidates for MHS are required to complete a BCI and/or FBI background check, drug screen, physical (as required) and 2-Step TB test upon offer of employment.

Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Mental Health Services Open Positions:

Position: Residential Aide

Location: Springfield, OH

Job Id: 885

# of Openings: 1

Part-Time or PRN Available

Weekend and Holiday hours required

1st, 2nd or 3rd Shifts available

POSITION SUMMARY

Works with clients in the residential housing program carrying out well-defined therapeutic programs at the direction of professional and supervisory staff in matters of instruction and encouraging Bridge House residents in performing basic living skills. Help clients make the transition to independent community living. Seeks on-site assistance with clients exhibiting unusual disruptive or destructive behavior. Responsible for the safety of the residents and cleanliness of the residence. Practice de-escalation techniques, document clearly residents’ recovery issues, and complete all admissions and discharges for resident files.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes and records clients’ behavior, identifies and documents client strengths and weaknesses, and monitors and records clients’ self-administration of medication.
• Intervenes, when appropriate, and encourages or discourages clients’ behavior, using de-escalation techniques.
• Admits and discharges residents by completing resident files and passing on to House Manager or Program Manager.
• Encourages residents to follow house rules, monitors house security, and helps prevent damage to residents and/or other residents. Documents all safety and infection control issues in the House Log.
• Engages in structured recreational activities and teaches basic living skills. Documents residents’ abilities, behaviors, and outcomes in Resident Log.
• Attends all meetings and reports on clients’ progress. Attends all trainings necessary for OMAS& TJC Licensure in a timely manner.
• Follows prescribed procedures for handling potential suicidal or homicidal situations and well as for physical and emotional emergencies.
• Screens patients for pain and encourages patient to follow up with a health care provider of their choice.
• Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
• Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at all times, and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards, including National Patient Safety Goals. Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies, caregivers and citizens
• Completes all MHS required education and training, including initial agency orientation, mandatory trainings and educations, and up keep of all required certifications and licensure as required by state, federal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years related experience with mental or behavioral health clients

Licensure/Certifications

• CPR (BLS)/First Aid
• Residential Medication Competency

MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.

All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.