Residential Client Care/Med Tech

Residential Client Care/Med Tech

Serenity Place - Greenville, SC 29607

Overview

Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Residential Client Care, this position provides proper care, support and education to the residents.

Involves activities that require ability to lift 30 lbs., reaching, climbing and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing surroundings and activities. The worker is not subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

Job Duties

• Provides assistance to volunteers as needed in the absence of the RCC Coordinator
• Leads activities to assist the residents in developing and practicing life skills in the areas of parenting and homemaking
• Provides direct assistance to the residents to meet their treatment objectives
• Addresses behavioral concerns by implementing therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
• Observes interactions between residents and family units and documents concerns for counselor review
• Transports residents to appointments and other activities off-site
• Duties may require varying work hours (coverage for 24 hours, seven days a week work schedule, day & night)
• Actively support a trauma informed and responsive work environment as demonstrated in the 5 core values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Actively supports a professional and therapeutic environment to include but not limited to using appropriate tone and volume of voice at all times (with clients and co-workers).
• Serves on Agency committee(s) as requested
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent with at least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting. Residential healthcare experience preferred. Associates degree preferred. Substance Abuse Specialist or Peer Support certification required as soon as possible upon hire.