Behavioral Aide Day Tx (Sylacauga)

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions: Clinical Responsibilities: Assesses the consumer’s interests and skill levels. Plans and develops activities according to the consumer’s rehabilitation needs. Implements planned activities. Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers. Teaches consumers the necessary skills to maintain placement in less restrictive setting Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation. Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of day treatment services Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies Supervision and Consultation: Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement Actively works to enhance skills Clinical Record Keeping: Documents in a timely fashion per Alta Pointe policy Documents appropriate, complete, and comprehensive educational and activity needs Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services provided, and consumer progress Documents legibly Learns and utilizes Avatar to enter documentation of weekly Day Treatment notes Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists consumers and visitors as needed Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences Is gentle and calm to consumers and families. Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned: Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities. Actively participates in Alta Pointe committees as required. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs. Follows Alta Pointe policies and procedures. Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops. Provides transportation for consumers daily to and from day treatment Physical Requirements: There is frequent to constant standing while organizing/stocking groceries. Sitting is frequent by nature; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 hours for documentation and 1 hour for group time. Walking various distances on grounds can be frequent and the furthest distance would be up to 300 feet. Squatting/lunging frequently to stock/organize groceries/supplies in pantry and to retrieve pots/pans needed for cooking and to lift pans out of the oven. Strong grasp is needed frequently to constantly handle groceries/supplies when lifting, and while cooking. Fine Manipulation for writing and handling paperwork. Pushing/pulling force 5 pounds force (horizontal) to open standing freezer doors to access groceries. Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 5-15 pounds frequently, 30-40 pounds from the floor to 48 inches to stock groceries/supplies occasionally, 50 pounds from floor to waist 1-2 times per day. There may be times when mopping, sweeping, making beds, washing/drying clothes for consumers may be done. Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices. Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles Knowledge of available community resources Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders