The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Project Assistant to join our team. The Program Assistance for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) will directly report to the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and collaborate closely to deliver quality care to residents, conduct initial and ongoing training for staff and to ensure compliance according to the Texas Administrative Code.

What you will do:

• Conduct staff training sessions on various topics related to care, safety, and resident support.
• Participate actively during surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory
• Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and adherence to regulations.
• Coordinate and./or provide transportation for residents to attend doctor appointments and other external activities as needed.
• Monitor and observe facility operations monthly to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervise staff members, providing guidance, support, and feedback to enhance performance.
• Document staff performance, including observations, evaluations, and feedback for professional development.
• Ensure effective documentation of all activities, processes, and outcomes related to resident care and facility operations.
• Enter data accurately and in a timely manner into the EPIC system for record-keeping and reporting purposes.
• Assist in creating Individual Program Plans (IPPs) by contributing to the development of goals and objectives tailored to each resident's needs and aspirations.
• Report all suspected abuse and/or neglect timely

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree, required.
• College degree from accredited 2 or 4 year program preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years direct care experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficient
• Must have experience planning and communicating among various different groups and teams within organizations

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans matched with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position number 3043.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.