Mental Health Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs basic childcare procedures and related task-oriented activities in the Day Treatment classroom setting. Provide safety, security, and support at all times. Remain without bias. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Schedule 8 hour shift Day shift - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. We want your weekends free to be with your Family and Friends! Ability To Commute/relocate Billings, MT 59102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Major Functions Perform basic participant care procedures, supervision, and related task-oriented activities. Assist with school activities and academics and engage in 1:1 interaction. Must transport participants to and from the residents' homes and day treatment facilities, activities, appointments, and other assigned events using New Day, Inc vehicles. Responsible for driving participants from the Group Home to the. Day Treatment Facility. Assist Program Therapist/ Day Treatment Supervisor with therapeutic activities. Accompany selected participants to other facilities for special tests/exams and the emergency room. Function effectively in mental health and medical emergency situations within the limitations of education, training, and job experience. Assume responsibility for maintaining a neat, safe, and clean environment. Observe, record, and report to Program Therapist/Day Treatment Supervisor any significant behavior and condition of participants, seeking assistance when needed. Understand and conform to all Day Treatment program policies and procedures. Obtain CPR and First Aid training within first 60 days of employment and renew annually. Training and certification is provided by New Day, Inc. Interact therapeutically with participants in individual, group, and Program settings. Maintain good attendance record. Report on time for work and scheduled meetings. Using DAP format, write progress notes describing all particulars and outcome concerning incident reports involving participants with regards to the clinical perspective of the incident. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and New Day, Inc. administration. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The position does not have any staff supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications Per insurance requirements, employee must be a minimum of 21 years old, pass a Criminal and Child Abuse background check, have a valid Montana driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. No exceptions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, experience with seriously emotionally disturbed and/or chemical dependency treatment preferred, or a bachelor’s degree in human service field and two years therapeutic group home experience. Equivalent combination of appropriate education and experience may be accepted. Familiarity with word processing and computer concepts. Able to maintain high degree of confidentiality and exhibit diplomacy and tact. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must maintain current certifications in Non-violent crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid. Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Comply with the Immigration control and Reform Act through the filing out of an I-9 form. This is a non-smoking environment. License/Certification Montana Driver's License (Required) Shift Availability Day Shift (Required) Monday through Friday Work Location: In person #hc132583 #J-18808-Ljbffr