What are the responsibilities and job description for the D185 - IDD-CSDC - Shift Lead - CSDC position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Shift Leads at The Crisis Service Diagnostic Center – (CSDC)
Company Overview
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Location Overview:
The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center provides individualized, short-term (up to 90 days) stabilization supports a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or co-occurring behavioral health (BH) diagnoses adults with. These individuals may be experiencing psychiatric crises or significant emotional/behavioral challenges that threaten their ability to remain in their current home environment.
Position Overview
The Shift Lead position reports to the Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). This role is responsible for leading the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs) on each shift. The Shift Lead is required to complete ABC data and finalize the shift checklist at the end of every shift.
Location/Schedule:
750 Hazel Street, Macon, GA – Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekends 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
Key Responsibilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Shift Leads at The Crisis Service Diagnostic Center – (CSDC)
Company Overview
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Location Overview:
The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center provides individualized, short-term (up to 90 days) stabilization supports a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or co-occurring behavioral health (BH) diagnoses adults with. These individuals may be experiencing psychiatric crises or significant emotional/behavioral challenges that threaten their ability to remain in their current home environment.
Position Overview
The Shift Lead position reports to the Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). This role is responsible for leading the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs) on each shift. The Shift Lead is required to complete ABC data and finalize the shift checklist at the end of every shift.
Location/Schedule:
750 Hazel Street, Macon, GA – Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekends 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with instruction and advise individuals on daily living skills in one-on-one or group settings.
- Observe, document, and monitor client behavior in Motivity. Ensure that direct support staff (DSP) and registered behavioral technicians (RBT) complete documentation as assigned.
- Counsel individuals on behavioral issues, basic decision-making, and minor problem resolution.
- Provide personal care to individuals on the unit as needed.
- Conduct rounds every 30 minutes to ensure individuals’ schedules are being followed or prompted, including active treatment, hygiene, and proper care of clothing.
- Prepare meals and snacks, including special diets, for individuals.
- Provide transportation for individuals to off-unit appointments or activities as needed.
- Remind DSPs and RBTs to check emails at least once per shift.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, or a score of 75 or above on the TOFHLA.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to successfully complete basic training courses such as CPR, First Aid, and others as required.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
- Must have knowledge of patient behavior observation, client assistance techniques, individualized service plans, and documentation procedures.
- Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to lift 16 – 20 pounds whenever needed.
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
