Mental Health Technician and Dietary Specialist

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Mental Health Technician and Dietary Specialist is a non-exempt position responsible for coordinating food services in accordance with health and dietary requirements and ensuring the well-being of clients.

• Ensure client safety and ratios by maintaining an ongoing awareness of client whereabouts, responding to emergencies, and providing crisis intervention.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment by being a positive role model for the development of socialization and other skills for all residents.
• Responsible for planning meals for facility residents using menus and portion sizes created by the Registered Dietitian.
• Maintain pantry inventory, including monitoring emergency and hurricane stock. Communicate with the Program Manager and Residential Director routinely to ensure tasks are completed within the facility's budget.
• Assist with meals, including serving meals to ensure appropriate portion sizes, observing clients at meals and snack times, adhering to dietary orders, and completing the meal board.
• Provide Health Department training and Kitchen training for staff and residents
• Complete monthly treatment plan reviews for residents.
• Observe and record medications taken by clients and assist the Licensed Practical Nurse in maintaining an organized medication cart.
• Complete the shift report form at the end of every shift and provide a verbal report to oncoming staff to ensure continuity of care. Inform the Treatment Team of changes in client behaviors throughout the shift, utilizing on-call procedures.
• Transport clients to scheduled program activities and appointments.
• Perform housekeeping activities as directed: facility cleaning/sanitation, bed and linen care, and light housekeeping.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness Plan, including working off-site during an evacuation, by actively participating in the RTF Team A and Team B model during hurricane season. Additional compensation and support for employees who contribute during this process will be determined on a case-by-case basis, final post-storm performance evaluation, and the program's budget.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $16.85 per hour; plus $1.00 per hour for hours worked evenings and overnights
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with co-occurring disorders is highly preferable.
• Previous experience in a residential setting is highly preferable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Health Records platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail and organization skills are critical.
• Potential exposure to a stressful environment involving difficult client situations, including clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies, files, medication, etc., up to 25 lbs. when required
• Will be required to obtain and maintain Food Manager Certification.
• Must obtain/maintain CPR, First-Aid, and Medical Technician Certifications.
• Use of personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization's background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.