Residential Support Specialist - Youth - Rockport

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees. Crisis Residential Counselor - Youth - Rockport Job Code: 13370 Location: Rockport 04856 Department: Crisis Stabilization Chld FT/PT Status: Full Time Summary: Hourly Rate: $19 Per Hour $5,000 sign-on bonus! Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 7:30am-8pm Start a rewarding career, providing direct support to children experiencing a mental health challenge! In addition to making a difference in the lives of children, you will receive extensive paid training and certifications, with opportunities for growth in the field! Now scheduling interviews for full-time and per diem positions! Reporting to the unit supervisor, the Child Crisis Residential Counselor (CRC) provides a safe and effective treatment milieu by participating in the provision of a structured, therapeutic environment in which clients, families, and natural supports can safely work on treatment. This position offers the opportunity to advance up the career ladder to Crisis Residential Counselor II after 6 months in the role and after obtaining the required training and certifications. Successful completion of requirements comes with a $1 increase!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide direct care to clients by meeting basic needs using the treatment strategies and observing and monitoring behaviors. Works supportively with the clinician and coordinator implementing an effective crisis plan. Assist clients following developmentally appropriate group and milieu activities. Maintain client records by ensuring complete and accurate daily shift notes, high intensity/1:1 staffing notes, incident reports, and other written reports as required. Uses good judgment when it comes to client interactions and boundaries. Follows proper behavioral interventions including Safety Care procedures, preventative behavior supports and physical interventions. Adhere with all organization policies, programmatic business rules, and processes. Implement and demonstrate a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach at all times. Collaborate and participate with the treatment team, staff, and families to achieve the desired treatment outcomes. Ensure client safety by identifying, managing, and reporting common safety concerns to supervisor such as: unsafe client behavior (threats directed at self, staff, peers or others), milieu or environmental situational dangers, presence of sharps, and dangerous chemicals, detergents and cleaners. Exhibit appropriate therapeutic affect and behavior. Ensure the environment is clean Support clients in healthy living by preparing healthy meals and through ensuring that clients and staff eat healthy meals together. Transport clients following safe driving protocols.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required, associates degree preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Certification as Behavioral Health Professional within 90 days of employment. MHRT-1 certification required within 1 year of hire Certification as a Certified Residential Medication Aid (CRMA) within 6 months of employment Maintain a valid state driver s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to know and perform the protocol in emergency situations. Ability to work with difficult-to-manage youth. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families. Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care. Able to relate to children with warmth and understanding, and have the ability to identify the needs and problems of children. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Basic computer skills a must; power, keyboard and mouse functions. Able to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with clients and their families. Ability to transport clients.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS

This position may involve working with information covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and incumbents will be required to be in compliance with HIPAA in the handling of this information.

DISCLOSURE

All statements in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sweetser