Job Description:

Direct Care Technician – Innova Grace

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with Standards
• Administer medication to clients (Medication pass experience preferred)
• Deliver quality care to clients within a Residential Treatment Center
• Ensure 100% accountability of Clients at all times
• Support and encourage clients with activities of daily living
• Provide appropriate documentation as required
• Work cooperatively with team members in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the treatment plan 
• Lead mental health groups following a provided curriculum
• Ensure safety of Clients and facilities by following established protocols 
• Be available and respond in times of crisis or in intense situations
• Provide empathetic support while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
• Assist with meal preparing, serving, and clean up as needed
• Inventory and record items for new clients

• Attend to facility standards; general and orderly cleaning
• Complete required reports and checklists 
• Complete additional tasks assigned by Leadership

Competencies:

• Demonstrate professional and compassionate verbal and written communication skills
• Motivation to learn and grow within the mental health profession
• Responsible and able to work with minimal oversight and follow through on tasks
• Patient and compassionate composure 
• Basic knowledge of mental health and emotional, physical, and personal boundaries
• Dependable and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts 
• Team Player with strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record
• Knowledge of ethical code and requirements of mandated reporting
• Work collaboratively to meet team goals and expectations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have earned a High School Diploma or GED

• Knowledge of mental health practices (experienced) 
• Prior residential experience preferred
• Certification as a Medical Assistant - MA (preferred), Certified Medication Aide - CMA (preferred), Certified Mental Health Technician - CMHT (preferred)
• Post high school medical education (para-professional nursing, medical, and/or technical)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse students, Social Work students, Psychology or Counseling students preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Stepping backward.
• Grasping.
• Bending at the waist and knees.
• Lower 30-50 pounds to the ground.
• Must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance.
• Full range of motion in both arms and both legs.
• Must be able to do a deep reverse lunge.
• Must be able to climb stairs (two story house).

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (P.T.O.)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

• Mental Health (Wellness) Program
• 401(k) with Matching
• Major Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance (whole and term plans)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Supportive and Inspiring Leadership Team
• Extraordinary Company Culture
• Opportunities for Growth

Innova Recovery Center, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Innova Recovery Center is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.