Job Description

Job Summary
Provides, or assists in providing, monitoring psycho-social rehabilitation services with residents of the facility. Services may include, but are not limited to, monitoring of residents, behavioral tracking, crisis management/assistance, group/activity facilitation and clerical assistance.
Qualifications
Must possess an Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
Must have a minimum of six months experience working with the mentally ill (or similar) population.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be willing to work harmoniously with all personnel.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, consultants, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
Must possess excellent communication abilities through listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Must be able to maintain an appropriately professional manner in intense and/or crisis situations.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Must be free of physical limitation so as to be able to participate in physical C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques as trained by a certified trainer.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus
Essential Functions
Prepare and provide clinically relevant interventions.
Intervene with problematic and disruptive behaviors.
Respond to crisis per facility policy and procedure.
Follow and help maintain and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
Complete all documentation as required by federal, state, local and facility requirements.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs and in-services, as provided.
Report all signs of resident abuse or neglect.
Respect and enforce all resident rights.
Maintain personal and professional high standards of practice.
Observe, track, and intervene with behaviors displayed by residents through the behavioral tracking system.
Provide group/activity sessions as indicated.
Assist in providing crisis management services, which may include the use of C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques as trained by a certified trainer.
Document interventions, contacts, and provision of services.
Review relevant behavioral reports daily and follow-up as needed.
Assist other departments in managing resident behaviors and providing services to residents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Retirement / Pension Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance

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