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BENEFITS:
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement

Address: 950 Nandina St., Sweet Home, OR 97386
WHO WE ARE: Settled in the country and small lake town of Sweet Home, OR, Sapphire at Sweet Home is an 18 unit secured RCF. At Sapphire Sweet Home, we offer specialized services to adults' with traumatic brain injury, memory Impairment, and other behavioral tendencies. Sweet Home provides elevated staffing ratio's higher than what's found at everyday nursing homes, ensuring our staff has the time to connect on a personal level with our residents. Sapphire provides on going training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all employees.
Our Mission: To promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.
SH1
Full Time
Monday-Friday
$28-$32/hr
CADC1 or able to get certified.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Milieu Counselor position is responsible fortherapeutically participating with residentactions in the community in order to engage patients in treatment and dailybehavior management. Providesphysical, emotional, and protective care for residents consistent with treatment and behavior planning in both structured and unstructured resident activities/settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client services and skill Training
• Demonstrate an attitude of acceptance of diversity with staff and Residents
• Attend, participates, and communicates with IDT team and other team meetings regarding resident interactions, observations, and changes in resident status
• Facilitates, assists and provides support with assigned resident supports/activities (e.g. resident admissions/discharges, group facilitation, safety checks, resident orientations, meals, laundry, nursing care, mail distribution, meetings on the unit, etc.)
• Escorts residents to off-site meetings or appointments as needed
• Assures appropriate documentation in resident record for important behavioral observations/interactions related to successful progress in behavior management. Documents in resident chart significant issues for smooth transition between shifts
• Assists in the development of and implementation of behavioral plans and contracts
• Works effectively with outside providers to ensure cooperative and supportive working relations and coordination of client services, as needed
• Tracks individual behavior plan progress, as needed
• Maintains a professional demeanor in the midst of verbal or physical aggression

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field or Associates degree with two years experience working with elderly and/or residents with behaviors in a therapeutic setting.