We are seeking compassionate Mental Health Specialists to work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and / or mental health diagnosis. The people we support may have behavioral or medical complexities and reside in an apartment-style setting.
- This is not a residential group home role
What You Get to Do :
Provide hands-on and / or verbal assistance encouragement mentoring and guidance.Ensure the comfort safety and personal growth of the individuals we serve.Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around getting in and out of bed dressing bathing personal hygiene and more.Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.Build relationships with persons served and teammates.Attend community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks games and social events.Work on tailored outcomes for individuals and work with behavioral guidance plans as needed per person served.Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.Document progress milestones and action steps.Qualifications :
18 years or older to work in residential adult programs and must be at least 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.Minimum of three years experience working with persons with challenging physical and / or verbal aggressions and / or property destruction and / or self-injurious behaviors.Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.Experience working with Mental Health / Illness is preferred.Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of valid DL is required).Current auto liability insurance.Computer skills for documentation.Ability to perform personal cares.Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members.Additional Information :
Medical Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employeesSupplemental InsuranceFlex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employeesPet InsuranceLife Insurance401 K planPaid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period.PTO DonationGrowth and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramScheduled pay increasesEmployee Assistance ProgramMileage reimbursementJob mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of servicesDedicated training department with paid trainingHours Worked :
May be full or part-time; with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours. All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.
At Dungarvin diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veterans encouraged to apply.
10 / 21
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1