Residential Care Provider (RCP) - STAR Home (MH) - Covington, GA

View Point Health; Covington (GA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State Health Benefits Package

401(a) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Holidays

Telehealth from home

Résumé du poste

View Point Health in Covington, GA, is seeking a Residential Care Provider (RCP) to oversee day-to-day operations in the STAR home. The role supports clients with DBT-based daily living, safety monitoring, and skills training to promote stabilization and independent living.

Responsibilities include behavioral observation, DBT skill coaching, documentation, transportation assistance, meal prep, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and related training.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have valid Georgia Driver's License with clean MVR.
• Experience with MH/IDD populations is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Complete Observation Sheet to document safety levels for clients.
• Implement and review DBT skills with clients and document reviews.
• Follow safety guidelines and discuss progress with supervision.
• Provide independent living support and daily living skills training.

Connaissances

DBT skills coaching

Safety documentation

Client observation

Team communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Care Logic EMR

Microsoft Word

Excel

Description du poste

• Location 115 Kirkland Road,E/F,Covington, GA, 30016,United States
• Employee Type Hourly
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

Description

View Point Health

Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) or PRN/Hourly (19 Hours Per week average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: STAR – Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Adult MH Supportive Housing Intensive

The Residential Care Provider (RCP) is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day functioning of the individuals residing at the home. The STAR home is a new program that provides intensive support in a residential setting for clients who have a history with high-risk mental health behaviors (self-harm, suicidal ideations, etc.) through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The individuals are assigned and monitored based upon individualized safety levels of observation. The primary goal for the individuals is to stabilize the self-harm/at-risk behavior through DBT Skills application. The staff will receive training and on-the-job support to help implement DBT Skills and DBT skills review with individuals. During an individual’s time at the residence, the safety levels will decrease as the client stabilizes. As ongoing stabilization is achieved, the treatment approach will shift to a focus towards Independent Living Skills. The RCP will train and support Independent Living Skills with the individual served in the residence. The RCP will monitor, and document general activity and progress made of these at-risk individuals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Support

• Complete Observation Sheet to ensure and document safety levels required for assigned client(s)
• Implement and review DBT skills with clients as well as complete daily Skill Review Documentation in Electronic Medical Record
• Follow pre-established safety guidelines for each client.
• Discuss progress and concerns with supervision for review at Treatment Team Meetings

Independent Living Support

• Assist in determining the individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observingdaily activities and reviewing records.
• Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate while meeting the safety guidelines.
• Assist in providing training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities as determined by the treatment team for each client.
• Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
• Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals following safety guidelines for each client.
• Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities as needed.
• Supervises the self-administration of individuals’ medications using agency protocols and maintains required records.
• Documents individuals’ progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats as needed.
• Completes all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports,and other documentation according to protocols.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
• Assists disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
• Performs other duties that require moderate lifting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have valid Georgia Driver's License, and a clean motor vehicle report.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience working with MH/IDD populations.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually.
• Requires negative Covid test at employment.
• Must successfully complete VPH New Hire Trainings, cross train at other VPH MH Homes, DBT Introduction Training and complete 16 hours of training annually
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have the following technical skills – Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic)
• Must be willing to transport residents in the company van.Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting.
• Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately redirect challenging behaviors with DBT Skills of clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting.
• Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
• Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/offvehicle and secure seatbelts.
• Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.

Assignment of employment will be the STAR (Specialized Treatment Residence) and must be open to other assignments of employment if needed such as Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton counties to provide support for clients in the Mental Health Community or to support coverage at another VPH MH home, when needed.

Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts).
• Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO – plus 9 holidays per year –and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
• No employee deduction for Social Security – means more money in your paycheck!
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.
• Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.