Company

VisionQuestSee more

addressAddressTucson, AZ
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.

VQ operates around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.


Sign on Bonus available for full time employees

Job Summary: Provides coaching, and supervision to clients (youth) in a Group Home setting. This individual implements all steps consistently and accurately for all treatment programs including, but not limited to, daily living skills, individual and formal behavioral Intervention plans.

Schedule:
  • Overnight 10pm-6am (awake at night) Full time (T-Sa) and PT (S/Su)
  • 2nd shift 2pm -10pm One full time (Su-Th) and One full time (T-Sa)

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must have Level One Fingerprint Clearance

  • Must have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

  • One year of experiencing working with children preferred

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a Behavioral Health setting required

  • Requires eligibility to drive and requires applicants to have a good driving record. Must provide a 5 year driving record and valid Arizona drivers license

  • Must be able to obtain CPR/ First Aid Certification and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification during in person orientation

  • Physical Exam, TB Test and drug screening required

  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Prolonged periods of standing, sitting and supervision

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Presents clear, informative, accurate, and prompt observations (written and verbal) including documentation of member participation and other relevant information as primarily assessed through member report and/or observation. Must maintain member records according to established policies and procedures.

  • Provides supportive individualized coaching and training in daily living skills such as personal hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, and food preparation and purchase. Additionally, actively supporting the members in achieving their treatment plan goals.

  • Intervenes in crisis situations and demonstrates ability to provide individualized crisis management through appropriate verbal and/or physical de-escalation techniques.

  • Modeling of behavior strategies included in client individualized behavior plans

  • Observes and reports health safety functions including medication related issues, fire safety and emergency response, infection control, and any other incidents outlined in the policies and procedures that may risk the safety of our members.

  • Responsible for daily sanitation and cleaning of all living spaces. This will include bathrooms, kitchens, member's rooms and common spaces.

  • Maintains accountability of the members to our program structure and scheduled activities. This may include providing collaborative leadership and role-modeling.

  • Transports clients in agency vehicles as necessary. Staff may be asked to utilize their own personal vehicle, if approved according to the company's transportation policy.



Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of communication skills used to foster positive growth including active listening skills.

  • Possesses knowledge of contemporary influences on adolescents including social stressors and group cultures.

  • Possesses intermediate knowledge of the behavioral attributes of mental health disorders that children and adolescents may be diagnosed with

  • Possesses intermediate knowledge of psychotropic medications prescribed for children and adolescents.

  • Demonstrates skill in the development of individualized productive relationships with members and staff.

  • Demonstrates basic writing skills including legible handwriting, correct spelling and grammar.

  • Demonstrates the ability to evaluate members and assist in the achievement of their treatment goals.

  • Demonstrates the ability to provide appropriate crisis and emergency response.






The pay range for this role is:
18 - 18 USD per hour(848 7Directions QRTP)

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Refer code: 7982129. VisionQuest - The previous day - 2024-01-28 23:22

VisionQuest

Tucson, AZ
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