Direct Care Support (Behavioral Health) - Sun to Thur 11p to 7a

Full-Time: Sunday to Thursday overnight; 11p to 7a

Compensation: $15 to $18/hourly

Requirements

* AA degree REQUIRED with at least 1 year experience with at-risk children / mental health experience

* Must be able to effectively use crisis intervention techniques.

* Valid Florida driver’s license in good standing

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Basic computer knowledge

* Strong organizational skills.

Description

The Residential Counselor is responsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the client’s treatment plan. Functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

* Implements effectively cottage activities of daily living to include wake up and bedtime routine, mealtime, maintains a clean, inviting, safe and orderly environment.

* Maintains clients’ personal hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, clothing and adheres to infection control procedures and practices universal precautions.

* Effectively and appropriately sets limits with clients that are appropriate to the situation.

* Escorts clients safely to activities or appointments on or off campus as needed.

* Adheres to established guidelines for observing clients on special precautions.

* Coaches’ recreational activities to role model and encourage client participation.

* Models appropriate and professional behavior (i. e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).

* Consistently follows proper guidelines and procedures for intervening with physically aggressive clients.

* Fill in online in crisis situations to ensure safety

* Ensure that documentation in client’s file, group log and weekly summaries is accurate and completed in the prescribed time.

* Relates with clients, parents, peers and the public in a respectful and professional manner.

* Keeps a record of community service hours completed by each client.

* Ensures that client needs and services are provided within departmental guidelines.

* Demonstrates knowledge of the disaster and safety plans.

* Ensures that all medications administered are accurate, given in the prescribed time, and documented appropriately.

* Staff members demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the client and implement awareness and understanding in the client’s treatment.

* Maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the unit

* Relates with clients, parents, peers and the public in a respectful and professional manner in person and phone interaction.

* Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Physical Demands

* The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; ability to manipulate objects with hands/fingers.

Full Medical Benefits, 401K Benefits and PTO