Residential Assistant

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc. is seeking a Residential Assistant to join a treatment team in a residential extended care setting for adults with chemical dependence.

You will support crisis stabilization, supervise residents, document progress in EMR, and help enforce program rules. Under supervision, you will assist in implementing therapeutic residential activities, coordinate client transport, attend staff meetings and participate in care planning.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CPR, First Aid, Mandt certifications or other required trainings.
• Ability to comply with Clients Rights, Mandatory Abuse & Neglect Reporting.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to use Email and document services in an EMR.

Responsibilities

• Orient the resident to the program, schedule, rules and environment.
• Monitor residents' behavior and activities and record interventions.
• Coordinate oversight of residents' chores, purchases and house repairs.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Transport clients to appointments per schedule.
• Document services in EMR and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Adhere to confidentiality regulations and agency policies.
• Attend mandated trainings and assist with training of new employees.
• Ensure safety and well-being of consumers on and off site.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

NATURE OF WORK: With supervision, the Residential Assistant functions as a member of the treatment team in a residential extended care treatment setting for adults with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependence, providing the necessary supports and supervision to assist the clients meet their treatment goals.The Residential Assistant has the responsibility to assist in the implementation of a therapeutic residential program to provide crisis stabilization and residential treatment. This includes monitoring and documenting of progress toward individual and program goals, assisting with exercise preparations, insuring that rules of the program are followed and addressed when non-compliance is observed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Orient the resident to the program; primarily to the schedule, the rules, the living environment, and program expectations of the resident.Monitor residents behavior and activities and facilitates appropriate interventions provided when needed, recording this clearly and concisely according to program procedure.Coordinate the oversight of the residents chores, purchase needed supplies, and note all needed house repairs.Attend scheduled staff meetings.Participate in client care treatment planning.Transport clients to appointments and meetings per treatment and program schedule.Respect the rights and responsibilities of the residents served.Documentation as required by Valley, Medicaid, Medicare and other licensing agencies. Employee ensures that documentation (such as Direct Services Progress Notes, Client Transportation, etc.) is completed accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and will reflect services the client(s) has received as appropriate.Adhere to agency policies and procedures regarding confidentiality regulations.Attends all mandated trainings related to profession and enhances knowledge and/or skills, which includes Essential Learning Trainings.Supports and helps in the training of new employees.Assure that the safety, health and well-being of consumers are always maintained on or off site.Transportation of clients to appointments/activities in the community using a company or personal vehicleMonitors, maintains and use appropriately, all equipment and supplies.Support and help in the training of new employees.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.High School Graduate or equivalent.Valid Drivers LicenseAbility to respond calmly to emergency and crisis situations.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills.Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Mandt certifications and other required trainingsAbility to comply with Clients Rights, Mandatory Abuse & Neglect Reporting.Ability to comply with Valleys and Division departmental safety procedures.Ability to read, write and speak the English language.Ability to use E-Mail and document services in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in Behavioral Health field, preferably chemical dependency.Knowledge of the disease of addiction.Recognize signs and symptoms of impending withdrawal from various drugs.Knowledge of early recovery issues.Knowledge of treatment resources including a working knowledge of 12-Step Fellowships.