What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Aide position at Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County, Inc.?
Position: Therapeutic Aide
About the Center: The Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St. Clair County is located in East St. Louis, IL. The Center has been in operation since 1957 serving the needs of children, adolescents, and adults.
Our mission is to provide quality individualized essential services for people in need of emotional, rehabilitative and social support. We strive to be the top-ranking Community Behavioral Health Center within its size, population and category within the State of Illinois.
Description: The Therapeutic Aide is responsible for on-site supervision of the residents of the residential facility, directing activities their activities. Responsible for performing paraprofessional duties related to client and program activities. Shifts are available on weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Duties:
· Manage the daily operation of the group home and supervise residents
· Respond and take necessary action, obtaining assistance as needed in the event of a crisis or emergency
· Observe and record residents taking medication
· Coordinate and supervise preparation of meals
· Coordinate and supervise the transportation of clients for day programs and other activities
· Participate in screening/selection process for new residents
· Survey building daily and document changes or deficiencies, submitting work orders as needed.
· Assist in the development and implementation of rehabilitation plan
· Maintain accurate records including daily logs, account of residents’ expenses, and statistical reports. This includes documentation in the electronic medical record and submission of third-party billing.
· Participate in agency wide training/in-service programs such as OIG, CPR-First Aid, CPI, Infection Control, etc.
· Perform other duties as required of the position
Reports to: Residential Program Manager
Requirements:
· High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
· Minimum of one (1) year related experience desired
· Must obtain Food Handler Certificate
Job Type: Full-time and part-time available
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person