Job description
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for being aware of where all assigned residents are and what they are doing at all times. When assigned to a one-to-one with a client, the requirement is always to have eyes on the client during the assigned period. If observing a client leaving the premises, the expectation is to follow them until further assistance can be provided.
- Ensure client safety by using verbal de-escalation methods to redirect client behaviors and prevent/respond to crisis. Use CPI techniques if client poses imminent physical danger to themselves or others.
- Facilitate residential daily schedule including participating in, and providing support to residents, to include but not limited to, activities such as chores, deep clean of designated space (includes tasks such as sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning), meal service, laundry service, groups, activities, and events.
- Facilitate client daily phone call.
- Complete daily shift notes for individual clients.
- Communicate with house/pod treatment teams about individual client concerns.
- Supervise self-administration of resident medications per physician orders and maintain training in medication disbursement per State of California Community Care Licensing.
- Supervise clients with detox orders, specifically from drug and/or alcohol use, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Provide transportation to residents for community outings and meetings in company vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
- Practice compliance with all policies, record keeping requirements, checklist assignments, assigned documentation, and any other assigned duties.
- Remain current and up to date on all trainings and certifications required to maintain employment with Newport Healthcare.
- Provide support to assigned house. House assignment may change based on operational need.
High school diploma or GED required- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred
- Prior work experience in behavioral health treatment settings with young adults a plus
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
- Must become CPI and CPR certified within first 30 days
Physical Demands
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move constantly during working hours. The incumbent must be able to see and hear and have the mobility to access the
Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range for this position $17.00 - $22.12 based on education and experience
Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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