About this role
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- 1. Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.
- 2. Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies).
- 3. Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation/socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement).
- 4. Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.
- 5. Serves as “ambassador” of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS’s services and programming.
- 6. Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer).
- 7. Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems.
- 8. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques).
- 9. Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.
- 10. Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE
- Zero to one year full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.
- Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Teaching skills.
- Patience and empathy.
- Maturity and judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
- Position involves considerable physical exertion, lifting a maximum of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May include frequent lifting of patients.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Positive driving record.
Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.
Time Type
Part time