Direct Care - Relief Treatment Associate Job Daniels West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Location: Daniels

Job Details

Job Location: Daniels Coexisting for Adolescents - Daniels, WV 25832

Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.50 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.

Accept relief hours in accordance with employee handbook to maintain employment status.

Preference of working in certain units and shifts will not be accepted. Declining shifts could result in removal from the relief list.

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

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

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 and Shift Supervisor(s).
Manage conflict, emergencies, and crisis in a professional manner. In accordance with agency policy and Non Violent Crisis Intervention protocol which includes Utilization of Passive Physical Restraint.
Treat DHHR personnel, school officials, biological, foster, and/or volunteer families with appropriate courtesy and respect.
Administer medication to residents in accordance with medication administration protocols.
Complete regular/or necessary personnel related paperwork in a timely manner such as timesheets, leave requests, injury reports, mileage sheets, etc.

RELATIONSHIPS (Staff)

Maintain ongoing and open communication with staff.
Share problems and criticisms in a constructive manner.
Meet with Shift Supervisor every quarter for staff…


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