Day Program Instructor - Humble, United States - The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

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Humble, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hiring a
Day Program Instructor for their IDD division. Under supervision of the TxHmL Day Program Coordinator, the Day Program Instructor 1 renders daily habilitation/individualized skills & Socialization service delivery in accordance with the definitions of the state Agency service guidelines and includes the specified elements. Provides direct care for consumers served through day programs. Provides support activities that support community integration. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining documentation in accordance with state Agency guidelines. Organizes data and tracks submission of unit documentation. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary care team to provide assistance to consumers. Performs duties with maximum level of supervision.

Your role in Action:

Complies with TxHmL requirements to monitor service delivery for consumers on assigned caseload.
Apprise Administration of available community resources.
Provides consumer transportation if required.
Documents and maintains records on consumers.
Communicates progress and information on consumers to treatment team.
Documents all consumer contacts & report incidents within Agency timeframe.
Meets all required education and training in accordance with all applicable standard (HHSC,The Harris Center, etc.).
Performs duties in a manner consistent with the Agency's commitment to respect multicultural differences.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

_ Education:
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High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

_Experience_:

Must have two (2) years related experience and be able to transport consumers in Agency or personal vehicle.

_ Other Key Qualifications:
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Must possess valid Texas driver's license & be insurable under Agency policy.
Must be able to interact effectively within the organization.
Must have communication and problemsolving skills.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #9318.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.

As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County.

In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.