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Direct Care Support - Keenan House North

Part-time

The Brien Center for Mental Health

North Adams, MAFull-time / Part-time / Per DiemSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
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Location
North Adams, MA
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time / Per Diem
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR Certification

Job overview

The Direct Care Support role provides direct care to residents at Keenan House North, supports program safety, and helps residents understand program requirements. The position assists with life skills and meaningful daily activities, medication policies, intake coordination, recordkeeping, group facilitation, and transportation. The posting offers full-time, part-time, and on-call schedules and notes shift differentials for second and third shifts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Resident CareLife Skills SupportMedication MonitoringGroup FacilitationTransportation Assistance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDRelated Field DegreeSubstance Use Disorders KnowledgeMental Health Diagnoses KnowledgeHuman Services or Direct Care ExperienceCPR CertificationCriminal Offender Record Information CheckRMV Check

Full job description

Full-Time, Part-Time and On-Call. Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift! General Description - Responsible for direct care of the residents in the program. They are responsible for ensuring program safety and for helping the residents understand the program requirements. Support all residents with life skills and assist in creating daily schedules of meaningful activities. Essential Job Functions Direct Care: - Assist Site Supervisor in the coordination of intake interviews - Monitor daily activities of program and report all concerns to Site Supervisor - Follow and monitor the medication policy for resident medication regimens - Assist Case Management Staff in record management and filing systems - Attend staff meetings and meet with supervisor weekly - Oversee drug screening and record keeping - Assist and participate in group facilitation and educational training - Report and document any incidents, accidents, injuries or medication errors to your supervisor according to agency policy - Participate in all relevant staff meetings, treatment team meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency meetings - Conduct daily room inspections and maintain a daily chore schedule for residents - Conduct routine bed checks - Report any and all safety concerns to Site Supervisor - Assist residents with both internal and external transportation services - Have direct involvement in menu planning and food preparation - Other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor Administrative: - Serve on interagency committees - Keep supervisor well informed and update collateral services when needed. - Ensure compliance with licensing and all agency policies. - Maintain quality and safety of sites. - Other duties as assigned by Site Supervisor Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED required - 2 or 4-year degree in related field preferred - Relevant knowledge and or experience in substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses preferred - Relevant Human Services/Direct Care experience preferred, will train - CPR certified or certification within first 3 months of employment - Able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information Check and RMV check Working Conditions - Mobile, utilizes work stations; temperature regulated - Manual dexterity - Visual and hearing acuity; correctable Physical Conditions - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions View or apply for Open Positions at the Brien Center{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

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