What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milieu Counselor position at Sapphire at Sweet Home?
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This community provides behavioral support and intervention services, with a primary focus on supporting individuals through behavioral challenges and promoting stability, growth, and independence.
Full Time
Monday - Friday
*CADC1 required or ability to get certified*
JOB SUMMARY:
The Milieu Counselor position is responsible for therapeutically participating with resident actions in the community in order to engage residents in treatment and daily behavior management. Provides physical, 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:
- Minimum CADC1 required.
- Genuine concern for, and ability to work with the elderly and vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the residents.
- Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Possess sufficient communication and language (orally and written) skills to perform job duties and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, etc. as needed.
- Ability to make sound decisions when faced with ambiguous situations and to function effectively despite conflicting information.
- Must be able to utilize standard precaution knowledge and infection control measures where required.
- Ability to work with superiors and within parameters of corporate policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable law, rules, and regulations.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
- PTO
- 401(K)
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Birthday/Holiday Pay
- Wellness Fund
- Uniform Fund
- Longevity Bonuses
- Quarterly Vacation Drawing
- Tuition Reimbursement
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HOW TO APPLY:
At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
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.