Mental Health Assistant

SUMMARY

Provides on-site support within Red Rock BHS supportive housing units.

• Essential functions and responsibilities
• Performs various support duties in relation to housing demands. These duties include but are not limited to assisting members with move in/move out, submitting various informational notices to residents, assisting with house safety and maintenance checks, greeting and overseeing work of contractors or vendors performing specialized maintenance services, and monitoring for lease agreement adherence
• Assists residents, as needed and as appropriate, with any questions, housing requests and/or problems
• Empowers residents and monitors possible danger signals regarding suicide/homicide and safety
• Initiates first aid in emergency situations in accordance with agency policy
• Consults with supervisor or on-call staff in the event of an emergency
• Maintains confidentiality and informs clients of rights and obtains necessary authorization for obtaining and releasing information
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Attends all scheduled Housing meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn community housing philosophy/standards, and agency policies & procedures; participates in on-going in-service training
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with members, other staff, and the community
• Availability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, proof of auto insurance coverage
• Experience working with adults with mental illness in a community setting and/or community mental health agency preferred
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS