Skill Builder 6723

Job Description

Job Description

Text 6723 to 765-523-4622 to Quick Apply for this Skill Builder opportunity

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic, passionate Skill Builder (DSP) we are looking for. Your caring and supportive heart is what our patients need at our Eber Residential Group Home located in Muncie, Indiana for (shift times). You will be integral in providing a family atmosphere in a homelike environment to help residents retain, maintain, and learn daily living skills. You will be the catalyst to provide compassionate encouragement so that our adult residents can continue challenging themselves and pursue active lifestyles. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

How you will change lives :

• Assist with maintaining 24 / 7 staff coverage, including working other shifts as needed some weekends / holidays as necessary.
• Assist residents in the acquisition of Activities of Daily Living skills and social skills in individual and group settings
• Assess and monitor residents' behaviors and intervene as appropriate
• Communication (verbal and written) and consultation with residents, house staff and other Center staff.
• Assist residents in menu planning / grocery shopping (writing out menus, loading groceries, comparison shopping).
• Task assignments, assign and monitor residents' tasks on a rotating basis; Supervision, training and assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living.
• Crisis intervention
• Medication packaging and monitoring.
• Assist residents in obtaining / applying for generic benefits.
• Maintain environment under house rules specified (see general house rules).
• Record keeping (ITP's, daily logs, medication logs, medication counting, daily census, inventory and skills assessment).
• Transporting residents into community for general outings and appointments as needed.

We value your experience :

Why you should choose Meridian :

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M / F / D / V) and also participates in E-Verify.