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Description:
- Administer client medications and documents accordingly.
- Maintain current knowledge of house and client activities.
- Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop offs, etc.
- Ensure all passengers in the vehicle are compliant, safe and nonvolatile
- Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
- Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
- Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality.
- Complete and assisting counselor with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
- Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
- Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
- Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
- Documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
- Objectively document client related topics in client files and communication logs.
- Be diplomatic and exhibiting sensitivity toward other staff and client’s feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
- Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
- Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed.
- Adhere to attendance and absence policies.
- Punctual in reporting for work and shift change reports.
- Participate in rotational and/or off - shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
- Able to work additional hours/off - shift as needed.
- Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successfully complete a background study.
- Knowledge of 245G and Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.04, 245A.65, 626.556, and 626.557 and willingness to understand, learn, and carryout regulations with integrity.
- Must understand and follow NBH's Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Must be eighteen years old.
- CPR and 1st Aid certified or willing to participate in courses provided by NBH.
- Must have valid MN driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research.
- Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.
