Job Description
If you have experience in mental health treatment or other group care environments and the ability to build rapport with adolescents, this position offers you some great opportunities.
We are hiring for the following shift:
- Weekdays: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm.
In this roll you will:
- Provide line-of-sight supervision to clients.
- Complete house-related chores as assigned.
- Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness by completing all required training.
- Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
- Maintain active participation with the clients as required.
- Prepare and monitor medication administration then document all details in KIPU.
- Document clients’ nightly activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in KIPU.
- Maintain open communication with staff, therapist, and Program Director.
- Encourage clients and promote positive interactions among peers.
- Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of experience in the social services field or patient care experience (group home, childcare, medical assistant, etc.). We may also consider candidates with college coursework in psychology, social science or similar related fields.
- A valid California driver's license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check(MVR).
- Ability to pass a background check, complete a physical and TB test.
- First Aid and CPR certification are required but can be earned through us prior to your start date, if needed.
- A genuine desire to work with adolescents.
- Good judgment, a positive attitude, dependability and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of regulations concerning mental health treatment is a plus.
- Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses is highly desired.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Internet, email, and MS Word.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.