Mental Health Substitute

SUMMARY: (Summary description of the primary duties and objectives of the position.)

Provide direct support to people with mental health needs in a residential or drop in center setting. Be awake and on site to assist clients with activities, call for support in a crisis if needed (Anixter on call or 911). Working hours are dependent upon program needs. Position may have rotating shifts that include weekdays, weekends, and overnights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Individual duties, assignments, and responsibilities required of the position.)

• Engage andassistclients with completing all daily living activities, including personal, medical, community, hygiene, financial, recreation and general safety.
• Support withmedications and document all related activitiesin accordance withrelated Medication Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and/orassistall housekeeping tasks including cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, and client rooms; washing dishes/ doing laundry; dusting surfaces; cleaning refrigerator/stove, and all other duties assigned by manager(s) and director.
• Report and document issues with clientsregardingoverallhealth, medication, dental and mental health concerns to manager(s) and/or theagencynurse.
• As requested by the Manager or TeamLeadimplement dynamic, person-centered clientservicesincluding but not limited to independent living skills, social/emotionaldevelopment,communication, problem-solving, vocational development, and safety.
• As needed,assistin planning anddirectly implementingongoing community-based activitiesin accordance withindividual client goals and preferences.
• Ensuretimelycompletion of all paperwork.
• Ensure adherence to all mandatedreporter, OIG guidelines, accreditation, and DHS guidelines.
• Implement positive and proactive techniques and interventions asidentifiedtoassistpeople with mental health needs. 
• Collaborate with co-workers (shift-to-shift) and/or manager(s)regardingmember needs and concernsafter each shift.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Participate in allrequiredon- and off-site training upon hire and as routinelyrequired.
• Maintain professional communication with co-workers and manager(s) as well as clients’ parents/guardians, employers, staff, and other stakeholders, as needed.
• Maintain agency mandated crisis intervention and other related trainingsdeemedmandatory or relevant by
• Anixter Center.
• Provide transportation in agency vehicle andattendclient health care appointments, if necessary.
• Be flexible and able to change tasks if needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (Competencies, skills, abilities, experience, education necessary.)

• 21 years of age or older 
• High school diploma or GEDrequired(Associate or bachelor’sdegree in related field preferred).
• Demonstrated skills in the field of service toadults,demonstratedabilityto work constructively withpeople.
• CPR/AED and First Aidcertification;must be able to obtain certification within six months of employment (provided by agency).
• Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, andequitablework environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (Expected working conditions, physical effort required & approximate amount of travel.)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the job's duties, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.