About this role
Job Description Summary: The In-Charge Person is an employee who is not assigned to a particular cottage, but maintains the responsibilities assigned to Residential Psych Techs. They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. They are subject to mandatory overtime. Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Responsibilities:
• Working knowledge of and be able to proficiently perform the duties of a residential psych tech. • Must display appropriate communication skills and be able to delegate responsibilities and directives regularly. • Must collect and review all necessary documentation at the end of each shift to ensure accuracy and quality. • Will know emergency procedures, guide the cottages concerning emergencies as they arise and make outside contacts within Ozark Center or outside contacts when necessary concerning emergency situations. • Responsible for contacting all cottages at the beginning of the shift for initial contact and will roam throughout the shift in order to assess and assist staff as necessary. • Assist Operations Supervisor in scheduling and cottage assignments of residential psych techs if needed. • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
• Normal residential group environment. • Medium physical effort requires handling of average weigh objects of up to 50 pounds and standing and walking. • Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals. • TB test upon hire.