Redmond, Oregon
Residential Associate II Job Opening in Redmond, Oregon - RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE II - REDMOND, OREGON
BestCare Treatment Services is recruiting for several Full-Time Residential Associates to cover various shifts at our Brooks Crisis Respite & Recovery Center due to open in the fall of 2017. Successful applicants will have strong client engagement skills, be highly collaborative with staff and care team and have great compassion for individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Prior healthcare experience preferred.
Title: Residential Associate II
Program: Brooks Crisis-Respite & Recovery Center
Program Location: Redmond, Oregon
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Director
Degree of Supervision: Reports to facility administrator and program supervisor for work assignments. Program supervisor will provide clinical supervision. This position does not supervise or assign work.
Clinical Services and Administrative Duties include:
Coordinate and maintain professional relationship with program staff, community partners, and clients.
Demonstrate the ability to manage time effectively, model good communication skills, act independently, problem solve complex issues, and organization.
Demonstrate effective assessment and management of crisis situations.
Demonstrate effective verbal intervention skills in de-escalating clients.
Demonstrate ability to identify risk situations and manage aggressive behaviors.
Demonstrate active and empathetic listening, as well as recovery based approaches.
Observe residents for changes in behavior and promptly report these changes to the appropriate personnel.
Actively supervise and interact with clients both in the community and within the program.
Provide support to the clients according to their individualized service plan. Provide supports for residents that help them develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their stability.
Maintain clean, sanitary and safe conditions, (for example, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc.), both routinely, and as needed. Report all safety hazards.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safety procedures, fire drills, and evacuation plans.
Transport clients to and from appointments and activities; provide direct supervision as necessary.
Assist clients as necessary in making and keeping medical appointments and filling prescriptions.
Demonstrate understanding of group dynamics and effectively intervene when necessary.
Assist clients as necessary in completing housekeeping tasks and maintaining cleanliness of home.
Provide direct skills training and coaching including but not limited to: coping skills, education, navigating the medical community, community living, and others as assigned.
Assist residents to perform basic needs tasks as needed. May include assist with person hygiene, evacuation, and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks.
Administer prescribed medications or assist with self-administered medications, following physician?s orders for all medications and proper procedures, as directed by facility nurse.
Participate in the inventory, ordering and/or purchasing of client or program supplies, including food or medications, as assigned.
Assist in covering shifts as needed for emergencies, coverage, and scheduled shifts.
Maintain robust and effective collaboration with Substance Use Disorder Detoxification program
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, Oregon Statutes, and BCTS Policies.
Other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor or Director.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field (psychology, social work, or other related field); or a combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, or experience, required
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, understand mental health assessment, treatment, and service terminology and apply each concept, implement skills development strategies
Valid, current driver?s license
Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships, demonstrate good communication, flexibility, and leadership working with a team.
Must be able to get along with co-workers
To read the full job description and for instructions to apply, please visit our company website at .
Job Type: Full-time
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