Residential Treatment Assistant

Job Title

RTA

Job Summary

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The RTA provides direct care including support, supervision, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, in groups and with individuals, in collaboration with RTF-A treatment team. Responsible for maintaining a supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS diploma/GED required. Prefer Associates or higher degree in human services field from an accredited college/university.
• 2 years direct experience working with youth or individuals with behavioral health concerns
• Must be able to use an electronic health record and electronic time keeping
• Ability to relate positively to youth and young adults with serious behavioral health issues and youth that may have a co-occurring diagnosis of autism or intellectual disability.
• Active and Valid Driver's License required.

Specific Duties

• Provide supervision of residents at all times, unless the resident is using independence time.
• Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each resident.
• Be aware of each resident's service plan, history, medications, current needs and any special accommodation/s they require.
• Actively participate in residents' program planning process and support residents' independence in choosing goals.
• Always act as a role model, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills.
• Support individuals by providing assistance and training, at varying levels based on need, in all areas of daily living, including but not limited to the following:
• Hygiene, grooming, toileting and bathing
• Care of clothing, laundry
• Cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation
• Leisure activity, recreation and social skills building
• Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each resident while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.
• Implement, on a consistent basis, direct service interventions as defined in the individual's service and psychiatric rehabilitation plans.
• Oversee and actively assist in the completion of household chores ensuring the home is always neat and clean.
• Maintain open and ongoing collaboration and communication with all team members including other RTAs, supervisors, therapists, psychiatrist, nurses and others working on the team.
• Maintain ongoing communication with each resident's family/significant others utilizing diplomacy and tact and creating a welcoming environment.
• Ensure any family concerns are shared immediately with a supervisor.
• Participate in household shopping, as applicable.
• Coordinate, facilitate and engage in regular social activities both on and off campus with the residents.
• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and activities, as assigned.
• Provide program/shift coverage as assigned.
• Upon successful completion of training, monitor residents taking their prescribed medications.
• Provide crisis intervention in a calm therapeutic manner when indicated.
• Upon successful completion of training and in accordance with PATH policies and procedures, implement approved manual restrictive procedures only if necessary to prevent a resident from imminent harm to themself or others.
• Follow the 'When to Call a Supervisor' protocol which includes immediately contacting a supervisor, or the on-call supervisor, regarding any incidents, issues or concerns.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, including stakeholder's meetings, case conferences and community meetings, as well as staff meetings and supervision.
• As assigned, schedule necessary medical and dental appointments for residents.
• Assist residents in maintaining overall health by: becoming knowledgeable about their health histories, accompanying them to appointments and emergency services as needed, and encouraging individuals to follow healthy living choices and wellness recommendations from their doctors.
• Collaborate with jobs, schools or other programs residents attend.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed in timely, comprehensive and legible manner and in accordance with PATH policies and procedures. This includes, prior to the end of shift, ensuring shift notes are completed and document residents' progress towards their goals, as well as completing incident reports for any non-routine incidents, including noting when supervisor was informed.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform crisis management interventions including restraints once training is successfully completed. Ability to walk distances during psych rehab activities and other community outings with residents.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.