Job Title: Residential Care Provider- MH
Hourly Rate: $13.03 – $15.43 plus weekend shift differentialShift: Multiple Shifts Available1st Shift: 7:00AM – 3:00PM, rotating through the weekends2nd Shift: 3:00pm- 11:00pm, rotating through the weekends3rd Shift: 11:00pm – 7:00AM, rotating through the weekendsJob Hours: The PRN position will require you to work at least 19 hours per week according to the needs of the home.Job Location: Covington, GAThe base location for this position is: Specialized Treatment and Residential Home (STAR), Newton County, GA
The Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and report behavior/progress of individuals with severe developmental disabilities or mental illnesses living in a group home or other community residential setting and provides individualized skills trainings according to residents’ needs.Job Description:
- Determines the individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observing daily activities and reviewing records.
- Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate for each.
- Provides training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities.
- Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
- Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals.
- Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities.
- Supervises the self-administration of individuals’ medications using agency protocols. Maintains required records.
- Documents individuals’ progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats.
- Completes all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports, and other documentation according to protocols.
- Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning. Assists disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts. Performs other duties that require moderate lifting. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
Job Requirements/Competencies:
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
- Must have valid Driver’s License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
- Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
- Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually
- Must successfully complete VPH New Hire Trainings, cross train at other VPH MH Homes, and complete 16 hours of training annually
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds
- Requires long periods of sitting/standing
- Must have the following technical skills – Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic)
- Must be willing to transport residents in company van
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting
- Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately redirect challenging behaviors of clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting
- Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning
- Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secure seatbelts
- Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed
- Must be willing to travel between Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton counties to provide support for clients in the Mental Health Community or to support coverage at another VPH MH home, when needed
- Must have high school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have valid Georgia Driver’s License, and a clean motor vehicle report
Qualifications:High school diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a related field.Preferred Qualifications:At least one year of experience working with MH/IDD populations
NOTE: Applicants must provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees, copy of diploma for High School/GED, and official copy of professional license (if applicable) to be considered for an interview.Benefits (for qualified employees):
- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
- Paid New Hire Training
- Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
- No employee deduction for Social Security
- Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. High school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.