Employment
Recovery Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Department and Status: Clinical, Non-Exempt
- Supervisor: Branch Director
- Positions Supervised: None
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED;
- Valid drivers' license and ability to access and transport
members in all company vehicles if applicable; - Organizational, communication and time management skills;
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere;
- Honest, dependable, self motivated and dedicated;
- Must be able to pass company paraprofessional training;
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs.;
- and Possess values congruent with this agency's philosophy and mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain certifications in CMP, CPI, CPR, First Aide and AED courses;
- Must have annual training in company mandated courses;
- Knowledgeable of member’s plan of care, provide adequate interventions based on plan of care and must be documented in a timely manner;
- Maintain healthy relationships, advocate for the members to ensure needs are met;
- Monitor the health and safety of members, the signs and symptoms of their mental illness, being aware of any chronic mental health problems, reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff;
- Knowledge and effective use of Health and Safety policy and procedures, assuring the residence is clean, safe and provides a healthy environment;
- Provide safe, law abiding transportation;
- Complete reports in a timely manner and turn in to Shift Supervisor;
- Maintain open communication with the Branch Manager,
- Clinical Director,Shift Supervisor and all other
appropriate staff; - Must know and abide by Birch Intentions;
- Demonstrate compliance with all Birch policies and procedures
and commitment to the Birch mission and philosophy; - and Must perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.
