Residential Mentor: Short Term Residential Mental Health Facility

Job Description Job Title: Residential Mentor Work Hours/Shifts: *Will include Weekend shifts*Wednesday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm and Saturday 8am-10:30pm Work Schedule: Full Time (days off per week) Primary Job Function: The Residential Mentor position is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the participants through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. The RM supports the participants in their development of basic living and social skills. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Clinical Site Supervisor. Reports to: Residential Mentor Site Supervisor Qualifications: B.A. in Psychology/Sociology/Related degree (preferred) OR; related experience in mental health OR; Caregiver certification, CNA License, or paraprofessional experience.

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2 years experience working with youth Interested in working with young adults 18-25 in a residential capacity Ability and willingness to demonstrate empathy and concern with a high risk population CA Driver's license and clean driving record Must pass TB test Willing to become CPR/First Aid Certified and get flu shot Daily Duties: Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of participants in the program Provide supportive mentoring and guidance Ensure a safe, clean, organized, living environment. Supervise as well as participate in household cleaning and maintenance Assist participants in creating daily goals and action steps every morning Follow appropriate medication protocols Participate in ongoing development and supervision of milieu meetings, activities, groups, clubs, and outings Promote and assist participants' with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene, and maintenance in personal/communal space Provide day-to-day supervision, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school/work Develop and maintain positive relationships with participant and team Communicate with therapist and treatment team on a regular basis Drive participants to appointments and activities Assist participant growth and development in social, emotional, physical, vocational, recreational, and cultural arenas Assist participants in developing social, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Work alongside treatment team in developing and implementing behavior management strategies for participants, including setting and enforcing limits for behavior Use de-escalation skills in managing crises (in accordance with OPI crisis procedures) Monitor participants' ongoing needs; communicate with treatment team to ensure that these needs are met Supervise all OPI activities of the residents at all times while they are in the program Conduct room searches, drug tests, and breathalyzer analysis Maintain appropriate records and documentation as required by JCAHO Attend and participate in all required meetings and in-service training sessions in order to develop and maintain skills Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times Secure TB, First Aid and CPR certification in a timely manner Must be willing to be trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC