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:

• Supervision of residents (including routine room checks)

• Medication monitoring/assist with medication management & documentation

• Behavior management; encouraging compliance with treatment plans and adherence to behavior agreements

• Provides crisis intervention as needed and in accordance with established guidelines

• Provides assistance (1:1 if needed) with ADL skills building and training

• Daily housekeeping (minor & heavy)/completion of common maintenance tasks

• Meal preparation (special diets included)

• Daily/Weekly/Monthly documentation & administrative tasks (progress notes, house logs, fire drills, unusual incident reporting, etc.)

 Requirements:

• High School/GED diploma; BS/BA degree preferred

• 3+ years experience in mental health; other related fields may be considered

• Health certificate with TB screening

• CPR & First Aid Training

• Food Handler’s Permit

• D.C. Police Clearance

• Computer proficiency (PC/Mac)

 Please send cover letter and resume to: jobsresstaff@ccdc1.org