START MH-IDD Technician - Full-Time 1st Shift

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 441,043 - 524,966; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Wellbeing Programs

Training: CPR/First Aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a START MH-IDD Technician for the 1st shift in New Bern, NC. The role involves direct support to individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities in community or residential settings.

Requires a high school diploma or GED plus relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Human services. A valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification are required, with on-going training as per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience with individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities who have serious behavioral challenges and crisis management experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Human services.
• If the degree is not in Human services, must have experience with the population served.
• Valid driver’s license with personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must complete and maintain required trainings and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support for up to four individuals with disabilities in community or residential settings.
• Assists individuals in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services.
• Implements services to address goals identified through the START Team.
• Understands individuals in the context of their history, networks, and future aspirations.
• Maintains a therapeutic environment at all times.
• Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish tasks.
• Delivers integrated care with collaboration among team members.
• Supports individuals with behavioral challenges and crisis management protocols.

Skills

Crisis management

Direct support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human services

Job description

We are hiring for: START MH-IDD Technician - Full-Time 1st Shift Type: Regular

Location: East Region: New Bern NC

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and One year of experience, have direct support experience with individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities who have serious behavioral challenges and experience with crisis management OR have a Bachelor’s degree in Human services field.
• If degree is not in Human services, must have experience with population.
• Valid driver’s license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability.
• Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications specified and or required by future company regulations.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successfully complete and maintain training courses as required or amended by company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support for individuals (no more than 4) with disabilities and challenging behavior in a community and/or residential setting.
• Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through START Team.
• Seeks to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
• Provides a therapeutic environment for individuals at all times.
• Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.
• Provide integrated care and treatment with collaboration among all team members.
• Ability to support someone with behavioral challenges and implement effective crisis management protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Pre-employment Screening

• Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.