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Description:
- 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.
- Administer client medications and documents accordingly.
- Documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
- Clearly understanding the program mission and how his/her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
- Use sound decision making skills, exhibiting good judgment and realistic understanding of issues.
- 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.
- Take ownership when solving problems.
- Have a willingness to seek assistance in making decisions.
- Continuously seek out to improve by suggesting solutions to operational struggles, through soliciting input from co-workers including the director.
- Respond constructively to feedback with an open mind.
- Interact, communicate, and collaborate with team members to support the mission of NBH.
- Demonstrate behavior that shows he/she is striving to maintain a positive environment by role modeling appropriate language and using respectful social skills.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
- Support staff and director in making decisions.
- Ability to set boundaries with co - workers and clients.
- Launder agency linen and miscellaneous items as needed.
- Keep co-workers informed of all appropriate developments.
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successfully complete a background study.
- Must know and understand the implications of 245G, sections 245A.65, 626.557, and 626.5572, and Chapter 260E.
- Free of chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding hire date and sign a statement attesting to that fact.
- Must be eighteen years old. CPR and 1st Aid certified or willing to participate in courses provided by NBH.
- Must have a 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.
