Direct Care - Treatment Associate Job Moorefield West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Position: Direct Care - Treatment Associate - Day
Location: Moorefield

Job Details

Job Location: Brendas House Program - North Moorefield, WV 26836
Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.80 Hourly

SUMMARY

Be an appropriate role model for youth in care. Create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of youth. Be responsible for guiding and directing youth through the program. Prepare youth for successful living within societal norms toward reunification with their family, a foster family or independent living.

EDUCATION

Possess at least a high school diploma or GED (college training preferred).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Be open to continue learning through attendance in course study and in-service training and workshops.

Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills both with youth and adults. Be able to make sound decisions consistent with agency policies and best practice principles for residential treatment.

Effectively implement the treatment program including Medicaid services such as behavior support, crisis support, case management, and daily living skills and support.

Have the ability to meet the spiritual needs of the resident in accordance with agency policy.

Obtain and maintain a valid food handler's card.

Be in good health, have physical and emotional stamina necessary to implement physical interventions with assaultive or self‑injurious residents.

Attend all required trainings.

Be an acceptable role model for youth in values and lifestyles in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.

Must have a valid state‑issued driver's license and submit to an intensive background investigation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Treatment Associate of Burlington United Methodist Family Services shall encompass at least the following:

Can support the mission and vision of Burlington United Methodist Family Services as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc's mission is to prevent harm and provide hope to hurting children and families.
Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc's vision is to be a leader in providing superior and innovative services to every child in need regardless of who they are, what they have done, or where they live by empowering them to discover and fulfill their spiritual, academic, personal, and professional dreams and passions.
The core values that drive BUMFS's mission and vision are:
Christian centered;
Holistic approach to service mind, body, and spirit;
Every person is of great sacred worth;
Unconditional commitment;
Acceptance;
Trust;
Honesty;
Best practice;
Family focused;
Integrity;
Respect and dignity;
Confidentiality;
Advocating for those who cannot do so for themselves;
Teamwork;
Competency;
Faithfulness.

Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others as evidenced by: professional maturity, respect for others, a team‑centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.

Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.

Participates in appropriate professional development programs and in services to attain and maintain competency.

RELATIONSHIPS (Residents).

Become personally acquainted with each resident in the unit and develop a solid working knowledge of the background, dynamics, and treatment plan for each resident.
Consistently keep residents clearly informed of any changes, new direction, and expectations related to the house, and provide adequate information to all new residents as part of the orientation process.
Follow goals and objectives on residents' individual treatment plans as well as behavior support plans.
May schedule medical appointments for residents as well as needed therapy groups, i.e., sexual abuse, alcoholics anonymous, etc. in coordination with Therapist…


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