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Behavioral Health Direct Care Support Professional

Behavioral Health Direct Care Support Professional

The Phoenix ResidenceSaint Paul, MN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Behavioral Health Direct Care Support Professional provides direct support to individuals experiencing significant mental health challenges. This person works direct care hours with individuals assigned giving one on one care. This person will develop an understanding of the person's care plan through a review of all assessments and implementation of those care plans.

As a Behavioral Support Professional at The Phoenix Residence, Inc.you'll build relationships, provide person-centered, quality living experiences, and serve individuals with disabilities in need of love and care. Your goal will be to help individuals enjoy life by helping them perform their simple daily functions; meal prep, light exercise, local transportation, social interactions and housekeeping. Your compassion and diligence as a support professional will bring joy into the lives of the clients you work with and help them feel encouraged, involved and loved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges as identified by the administrative team. This person will work with these individuals to better understand their needs and develop updated strategies to be implemented by the support team.

Individual Services :

  • Performs all requirements of the Support Professional position to include :

o Plan, perform, or assist with cares or activities with individuals according to their preference or needs, to include, but not limited to : household chores (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, laundry, dishes, vacuuming, fixing bed, household maintenance, etc.), community involvement, social, recreation and leisure skills, communication skills, personal safety skills, appropriate behavior.

  • Implements Positive Support Strategies contained within a person's care plan, updates and develops those strategies as appropriate and initiates training where needed.

    • o Intervention will be in compliance with the Positive Support Rule and will utilize a Person-Centered approach.

  • Documents all activities and plan adjustments in accordance with Phoenix procedures.
  • Provides direction and support for individuals with mental health diagnosis, including training for staff and acting as a liaison with behavior and mental health professionals.
  • Advocates for the needs of the individuals residing within the home.
  • Identifies and responds to individual needs in emotional and social areas; however, intervention in these areas does not fall within the meaning of psychotherapy.
  • Performs tasks which fall within Category II of infection control, which may include exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

    • Safety :

  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures, fosters awareness and actions that promote a safe living and working environment.
  • Follows established lifting and transfer guidelines. Trains others in proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.

    • Regulation Compliance :

  • Understands, implements, and complies with all policies, procedures, and philosophy of PRI; as well as all rules and regulations of licensing agencies.
  • Has working knowledge of rules and regulations including but not limited to ICF / ID Federal Regulations, Rule 245D, Rule 10, 185, Positive Support Rule, Supervised Living Facility Regulations, Life Safety Code, Food and Beverage, funding rules and employment laws.

    • Development of Position :

  • Attends all mandatory in-services and meets annual training requirements.
  • Participates in continuing education as assigned.

    • Customer / Human Relations :

  • Communicates effectively with individuals, staff, supervisors, families, interdisciplinary team members, and other customers verbally and in writing.
  • Displays cooperative, supportive and positive conduct and presents self as an effective role model in representing The Phoenix Residence.
  • Adhere to PRI Guiding Principles of Person Centeredness, Teamwork, and Professionalism by maintaining confidentiality, having a positive attitude, treating others with respect, being flexible, accepting responsibility, and utilizing open and effective communication.

    • This position will assume additional responsibilities as requested.

    QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School Diploma Required.
  • Certification : Mental Health Technician / Behavioral Health Technician, Required
  • Ability to assist with completing Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) duties as needed.
  • Mental health experience, to include development and implementation of behavior and / or mental health plans.
  • CPR, First Aid, and Trained Medication Passer certified within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
  • Holds valid driver's license and maintains a safe driving record in order to drive company vehicles. Trained to drive Phoenix owned vehicles within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, which includes working day and evening shifts which may change as organizational needs and locations change.
  • Excellent problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language adequately to respond to individual's needs.
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens accurately and responsively. Responds to communication in a timely manner and reviews e-mail daily.
  • Ability to see and hear in order to make assessments.
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds, which includes lifting objects and / or transferring individuals.
  • Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, and push / pull wheelchairs.
  • Ability to respond to emergencies in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and have the ability to use a computer for required documentation, communication, time keeping and other assessments.
  • Ability to operate and maintain household, office, and facility equipment.
  • Ability to be employed part-time.
  • Ability to de-escalate, work with individuals directly experiencing mental health or behavioral crisis and provide direction to staff to assist and assist in program development.
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