Residential Behavioral Health Specialist

4 weeks ago

Barre, United States Washington County Mental Health Services Full time
Notice of Position Opening
Grade: RSS3 – C3
Position: Residential Behavioral Health Specialist
Division: Community Developmental Service

We are an innovative person-centered organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Central Vermont for over 50 years. Focused on empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and providing trauma-informed care, our dynamic and caring team promotes creativity, growth, and a positive environment.

Summary of Position: As a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mental health residential facility for adults in Vermont. This role encompasses elements from various positions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support and care.

Essential Functions:
  • Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
  • Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required.
  • Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise.
  • Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community.
  • Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines.
  • Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
  • Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents.
  • Capture online notes, data related to residents’ daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software.
  • Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner
  • Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times.
  • Be a positive influence.
  • Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents.
  • Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments.
  • Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
  • Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
  • Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
  • Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity. Ability to walk up to several miles and lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become combative or willing to participate in mitigation training.
  • Skills to work with mental health/developmental/co-occurring residential clients with highly complex medical needs.
  • Skills to deal with extensive instances of unpredictability exhibited by clients. Including things such as suicidality and exhibiting dangerous behaviors towards self or others.

Successful Candidates Will:
  • Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Follow through with assigned tasks.
  • Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess and expresses great patience and empathy for residents.
  • Positive attitude and sense of humor.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime.
  • Bi-annual difficulty of care stipend.
  • Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
  • Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
  • Employee assistance plan.
  • Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
  • Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
  • Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.

 

 

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