Position: Direct Support Counselor

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want.

Position Description:  The Direct Support counselor is responsible for the daily support and oversight of clients living in the Intensive Residential Support Home. This position provides care for individuals living with disability and/or mental health illness by providing support and assisting with daily activities in their homes. This will include working on identified goals such as meal cooking and preparation, personal cares, promoting community involvement, social skills etc. You will be responsible for administering medications during the shift in needed. The home operates 24 hours a day. THIS WORK SCHEUDLE IS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MODAY. Hours are either 7a-3p, 3p-11p or 11p-7a depending on needs at hiring time.

Job Description:

1.Responsible for treating all clients with dignity, respect, and value.

2.Responsible for the health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift when working in the home.

3.Responsible to immediately report any allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.

4.Responsible to complete all required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.

5.Responsible to complete all required documentation on your shift before going home, including, but not limited to, service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, and medication administration records.

6.Responsible to provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.

7.Responsible to provide supervision and assistance to clients with informal supports they may need help with, including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning meals, shopping, and personal hygiene.

8.Responsible to assist clients with activities of daily living/personal hygiene that they absolutely are unable to do for themselves.

9.If certified to administer medications, you are responsible for the timely safe administration and documentation of medications in the MAR.

10.Responsible to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of client information.

11.Responsible to implement client behavior intervention plans when their problem behavior warrants.

12.Promptly report any unsafe conditions in the home to the Program Manager.

13.Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to the Program Manager.

14.Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands with or for clients.

15.Other reasonable duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Other Functions and Key Responsibilities

If certified to administer medications, will need to administer medications when working.

If not certified to administer medications, will need to secure the certification.

Will need to secure CPI/Mandt Training

Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance

Qualifications/Skills:

At least a high school education or equivalent

At least one years’ experience working with individuals with a mental illness or multi-occurring conditions is required.

Medication manager or certified medication aide preferred (will be required to be trained in medication manager)

1 year Experience supporting individuals who experience problem behaviors is required.

Benefits

·$21.50 hour

·Medical, Dental and Vision plans for full time

·Generous Vacation plan for full time

·401 K after 90 days

·Supplemental insurance available (Accidental Death, Critical Illness, etc)

This is a Full-time position with very competitive salary and benefits. ELEVATE CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.