Youth Recovery Aide-Crisis Stabilization

Mount Rogers; Virginia; Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mount Rogers Community Services in Virginia is seeking a Youth Recovery Aide-Crisis Stabilization to support youth with emotional disturbances in a sub-acute crisis unit. You will assist treatment teams with recovery plans, complete household tasks, and ensure safety and licensure compliance.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to intervene in crises. Responsibilities include medication assistance, safety checks, intake support, and documentation to support client

Formación

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow treatment plans.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain medications as per physician orders and monitor for side effects.
• Keep a clean, safe environment and perform safety checks.
• Assist with intake paperwork and data entry.
• Intervene in crisis situations and refer to team members as needed.
• Provide supportive, therapeutic interactions with youth.
• Document observations and communicate with the treatment team.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

First aid certification

Descripción del empleo

Youth Recovery Aide-Crisis Stabilization

The Recovery Aide Youth Crisis Stabilizaton provides services to youth with serious emotional disturbance within a sub-acute crisis stabilization unit. Provides support and instruction as needed and assist treatment team members in implementing individualized recovery plans. Completes household duties such as cooking, as well as cleaning, to ensure safety and compliance with licensure regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Maximum of Eight)

• Ensure a clean and safe environment by performing such tasks as house cleaning, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, as well as fire drills and fire extinguisher checks.


• Participate in the activities of a self-directed team, and as needed, assigned or scheduled, to attend meetings, and trainings events.


• Maintain, administer and document medications in accordance with written physician’s orders and regulatory standards, and to maintain current certification in the Board’s approved medication training program, and to observe persons for potential side effects of medications and to notify appropriate staff if necessary.


• Administer basic first aid as needed and maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid and other training required by supervisor.


• Assist with answering phone calls, taking referrals, and entering data into Credible. Assist with administrative intake paperwork.


• Appropriately intervene in crisis situations and emergencies, making referrals and seeking consultation from other team members as needed.


• Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner


• Knowledge of the nature of mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse disorders


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Must be able to work independently and with supervision available at broadly spaced intervals

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED :

Valid Virginia Driver's License and copy of DMV safe driving record

Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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