Group Home Staff / Residential Aide

Wages beginning at $11.25.  We offer an excellent benefits package including generous paid time off, flexible schedules, and a rewarding work environment.  These positions offer excellent opportunities to gain experience in the behavioral health field!

• Working side by side with clients, provide intensive independent living skills training including cooking, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and laundry skill training. If the client is unable to perform housekeeping, laundry, and cooking tasks, the staff member will be responsible for performing the task.
• Work with clients to develop social skills which include interaction with others (e.g. roommates, coworkers, neighbors, and authority figures), appropriate use of leisure time and appropriate behavior skills. May also assess and intervene in crisis situations by following the flow chart for crisis response.
• As part of skills training, may accompany clients to places in the community such as grocery, clothing, or other stores, libraries, or other institutions.
• Drives agency vehicles to transport clients on independent skills training outings as assigned.
• Attends and participate in staff meetings that involve case conferences with the community support team and other residential staff. Attend all required meetings, staffing, seminars, and in-services.
• Educates and involves the client in the Insect Inspection and Control process, which will help to ensure an insect-free environment is maintained. The Residential Aide is responsible for the compliance with this process.
• Provide daily written observation of the client’s progress.
• Documents and monitors clients’ use of medications.

• And all other tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee will spend all time in client Group Homes. The individual will have frequent client contact and must have strong speaking and language skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills. The employee may be required to sit for extended periods. Must be able to bend, stoop, walk frequently; and lift and push minimal loads at various times.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or equivalent is required. College coursework or an Associate's degree in social work or a related field is preferred. Prior experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred. Must have effective communication skills and the ability to train others in daily living skills, as well as perform those skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with educational backgrounds and training in trauma-informed and/or trauma-specific services, a plus. Must exhibit a sensitivity toward the needs of behavioral health clients. Knowledge of and experience in the mental health field is strongly preferred.

The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with less than 6 points in a 36-month period. Must have reliable transportation to/from the worksite. Favorable references and/or evaluations are required.