Direct Care Specialist

2 days ago

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Indian Rivers Mental Health Center Full time
Job Title: Direct Care Staff

Indian Rivers Mental Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Care Staff to join our team. As a Direct Care Staff, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Direct Care Staff will be responsible for providing direct care and support to clients, including transportation, meal preparation, and general cleaning. You will also be responsible for documenting client progress and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide transportation for clients as needed
  • Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled
  • Perform observation of clients as directed by your supervisor
  • Assist in client education of symptoms and illness management as directed by supervisor
  • Gain certification in the management of disruptive behaviors and de-escalation techniques
  • Assist as needed in providing meals to clients
  • Assist as needed in general cleaning at the Crisis Center
  • Document all clinical notes in accordance with agency policies and within 24 hours
  • Conduct client trainings as assigned by supervisor
  • Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs
  • Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision
  • Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance, and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director, or designee as appropriate
  • Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization-related activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy annually by signing confidentiality statement, and referring media and general inquiries to the Executive Director
  • Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times, and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy
  • Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy
  • Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or Crisis Center Director
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with clients with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred
  • One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred
  • Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
Working Conditions:

Works in residential facilities; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, clients, and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone, and fax machine. Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds and negotiate several sets of stairs in an eight (8) hour shift. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control clients. Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.

Benefits:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Employees Retirement System of Alabama
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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