Self-Scheduling Behavioral Aide — Residential Mental Health

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health is seeking Behavioral Aides for Adult Residential Services in Mobile, AL. The role supports adults with serious mental illness in group homes, providing observation, daily living skills training, medication assistance, and transportation to appointments.

You will collaborate with the treatment team to maintain safety, dignity, and individual care plans. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Alabama driver license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 23 years of age or older.
• Maintain a valid Alabama driver license and proof of current liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing observation and interaction with residents to include training on basic living skills according to assessed needs and implementation of behavioral plans if applicable
• Meets daily productivity standards through individual and group BLS services
• Assists residents with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene issues), medication use, chores, and safety issues
• Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs
• Preparation of resident meals according to individual dietary orders, posted menus and responsible for stocking of food and household items
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and take a proactive approach to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements
• Ensures adherence to the posted household schedule, individual appointments, and implements planned activities
• Transports residents to and from appointments/outings
• Models appropriate behavior including communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Works with residents and staff to ensure house cleanliness
• Performs hand off communication at shift change and effectively collaborates with the treatment team members
• Complies with routine health and safety tasks for both house and vehicles
• Reports accident or driving violations to supervisor and human resources
• Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents in a legible manner, types of resident services on a progress note
• Documents detailed BLS services provided, individualized resident responses, and progress toward goals
• Treats residents with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects resident’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists residents and visitors as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the resident’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with residents and families
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
• Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor or designee

Skills

Observation

Behavioral monitoring

Basic living skills training

Medication administration

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AltaPointe Health is seeking Behavioral Aides for Adult Residential Services in Mobile, AL. The role supports adults with serious mental illness in group homes, providing observation, daily living skills training, medication assistance, and transportation to appointments.

You will collaborate with the treatment team to maintain safety, dignity, and individual care plans. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Alabama driver license.