TN Voices

Part-Time Mental Health Residential Specialist Middle TN

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Job Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

  • Serve as a trainer for temporary agency staff as designated by the House Manager or Program Director.
  • Provide support and assistance to residents in a variety of areas and skills (domestic, personal hygiene, work, social and recreational skills, and self-help skills.
  • Responsible for prompting and assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). This includes bathing, grooming, cleaning, chores, and other daily activities of independent living.
  • Observe and report changes to residents’ health and behaviors.
  • Actively participate in resident’s activities including outings and groups.
  • Complete required ECR documentation within established timeframes; Incident reports, Shift Notes, etc.
  • Provide client Medication Assistance as noted within the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) and document appropriately in the MAR. Any medication questions or concerns should be addressed immediately with the Program Manager and/or Program Director.
  • Report all maintenance-related issues to the House Manager and Program Director.
  • Support and enable good relations with residents by communicating respectfully at all times.
  • Responsibilities for upkeep and operations of the home, including but not limited to meal preparation and cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
  • Ensure that the home is clean and tidy at all times in accordance with standards established by the House Manager and Program Director.
  • Maintain high standards of personal accountability by being a role model for residents in dress and behavior at all times.
  • Respond to crises in a prompt, effective, and collaborative manner.
  • Timely reporting to the beginning of each assigned shift.
  • Participate in a shift summary/transition meeting at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Collaborate with management and treatment professionals on implementing interventions and strategies to address the client’s behaviors.
  • Comply with all TNV Policies and Procedures.
  • Comply with Federal Confidentiality Law to protect the rights of the residents.
  • All other duties as appropriate and as needed for the success of assigned clients not specifically denoted within this Job description.

Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate a means of reliable transportation to and from work. Training in proper crisis prevention initiatives and universal precautions is required. A minimum of a high school diploma with 1 year of qualifying experience working with individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities or certification as a CNA/CNT.  The Residential Specialist is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of TNV and comply with all TNV policies and procedures, OSHA, CMS, HIPPA, and local, state, and federal, regulations.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

  • Ability to evaluate, monitor, and support clients’ well-being and stability in various life domains
  • Ability to act effectively in stressful situations.
  • Ability to manage a complex caseload of high-need, chronically mentally ill clients.
  • Ability to document shift events and communicate effectively with Management.
  • Familiarity with Medication Administration Record (MAR) processes.
  • Knowledge of Universal Precautions, First Aid, and CPR.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Apply online at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6184103.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=EN

Details

  • Date Posted: October 12, 2024
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Start Date: 10/28/2024
  • Salary Range: $17.82/hour
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs/week