A strong candidate for this position is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, compassionate and patient individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for working with individuals living with psychiatric disabilities in a community residential facility (CRF).
The prospective employee would work with 6-8 chronically mentally ill (including dual-diagnosed) adults in a licensed 24-hour community residential facility (CRF) on a rotating (12-hour) shift basis; providing supervision, medication monitoring, behavior management, crisis intervention, assisting residents in developing/improving their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills as well as performing housekeeping/common maintenance tasks and meal preparation.
Job Responsibilities:
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Supervision of residents (including routine room checks)
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Medication monitoring/assist with medication management & documentation
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Behavior management; encouraging compliance with treatment plans and adherence to behavior agreements
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Provides crisis intervention as needed and in accordance with established guidelines
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Provides assistance (1:1 if needed) with ADL skills building and training
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Daily housekeeping (minor & heavy)/completion of common maintenance tasks
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Meal preparation (special diets included)
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Daily/Weekly/Monthly documentation & administrative tasks (progress notes, house logs, fire drills, unusual incident reporting, etc.)
Requirements:
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High School/GED diploma; BS/BA degree preferred
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3+ years experience in mental health; other related fields may be considered
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Health certificate with TB screening
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CPR & First Aid Training
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Food Handler’s Permit
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D.C. Police Clearance
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Computer proficiency (PC/Mac)
Please send cover letter and resume to: jobsresstaff@ccdc1.org