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    Residential Behavioral Health Specialist - Barre, United States - Washington County Mental Health Services

    Washington County Mental Health Services
    Washington County Mental Health Services Barre, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Notice of Position Opening

    Grade: RSS3 – C3

    Position: Residential Behavioral Health Specialist

    Division: Community Developmental Service

    *** $3,000 Sign on Bonus ***

    We are an innovative person-centered organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Central Vermont for over 50 years. Focused on empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and providing trauma-informed care, our dynamic and caring team promotes creativity, growth, and a positive environment.

    Summary of Position: As a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mental health residential facility for adults in Vermont. This role encompasses elements from various positions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support and care.

    Essential Functions:

    • Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities.
    • Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
    • Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required.
    • Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise.
    • Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community.
    • Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines.
    • Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
    • Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents.
    • Capture online notes, data related to residents' daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software.
    • Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner
    • Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times.
    • Be a positive influence.
    • Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents.
    • Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments.
    • Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent.
    • Possession of a valid driver's license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
    • Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
    • Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
    • Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity. Ability to walk up to several miles and lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
    • Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become combative or willing to participate in mitigation training.
    • Skills to work with mental health/developmental/co-occurring residential clients with highly complex medical needs.
    • Skills to deal with extensive instances of unpredictability exhibited by clients. Including things such as suicidality and exhibiting dangerous behaviors towards self or others.

    Successful Candidates Will:

    • Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
    • Follow through with assigned tasks.
    • Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Possess and expresses great patience and empathy for residents.
    • Positive attitude and sense of humor.
    • Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

    What We Offer:

    • Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime.
    • Bi-annual difficulty of care stipend.
    • Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
    • Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
    • Employee assistance plan.
    • Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
    • Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
    • Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.

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