Residential Direct Care Specialist

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health; Tuscaloosa (AL); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a Direct Care Staff member to assist consumers with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include transportation, daily living support, documentation, and meal preparation within a residential setting.

The role requires adherence to HIPAA, safety standards, and confidentiality, with shifts including weekends, overnights, and holidays. A high school diploma and valid driver\'s license are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• One year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Current driver\'s license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
• Must read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Aufgaben

• Provide transportation for consumers as needed for appointments, errands, and outings. Use of personal vehicle may be required.
• Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled.
• Document BLS groups and all clinical notes in accordance with agency polices and within 24 hours.
• Bathe, feed, dress, and ambulate clients to ensure proper grooming.
• Cook and provide meals according to diet and posted menu.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, and signing confidentiality statement.

Kenntnisse

Group work

Consumer support

Developmental disabilities training

Lifting

Stair negotiation

Hoya lift operation

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoya lift

Jobbeschreibung

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a Direct Care Staff member to assist consumers with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include transportation, daily living support, documentation, and meal preparation within a residential setting.

The role requires adherence to HIPAA, safety standards, and confidentiality, with shifts including weekends, overnights, and holidays. A high school diploma and valid driver\'s license are preferred.