Family Support Specialist - Part time Afternoon Shifts

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FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - WESTLAND, MICHIGAN

Do you have Family Support experience? This is a hands-on, PART TIME AFTERNOON role, requiring someone with empathy and the understanding that this is an ever-changing job. No two days will be the same. There could be housekeeping, kitchen duty, med passing, helping residents with hygiene, preparing rooms for new residents, de-escalating situations...all while showing compassion for families in a state of transition for a variety of reasons. We meet people where they are on life's journey with no judgement. This role pays $19.00 per hour. Hours are 3:30p - 11p Week One you will work on Tuesday & Friday. Week Two you will work Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Then you start again with the Week One schedule. Job Summary Assists families in daily living in accordance with their individual case plan. Responsibilities Complete assignments to support resident service plans and Centers' programs in accordance with Center, Division and contract requirements. Document all relevant shift activity in the log book according to Center policy. Review resident log daily and document resident activities daily. Assist in conducting telephone and walk-in intakes for prospective residents; make referrals to community resources and services. Provide medications in accordance with resident's medical chart; document in resident chart. Monitor residents' behaviors; report incidents/violations orally and in writing to the Program Manager. Prepare and distribute meals for residents; maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas on assigned shift, including dishwashing. Perform housekeeping duties in resident rooms, including cleaning, vacuuming, wiping, sanitizing, and preparation of vacant resident rooms. Serve as a mentor to Family Support Workers. Provide initial and ongoing training as required. Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification Training or college courses in social work or human services preferred. Required to attain and maintain Food Handler's Basic certification. Experience One year experience providing direct service to clients in social services, residential or a community service setting preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritas