Find & Apply For Mental Health Assistant Jobs in Kirksville, Missouri

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD/ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVILENT /US CITIZEN OR WORK VISA/ PROOF OF SSN, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, OR LEGAL DOCUMENTS ACCEPTABLE FOR I-9. MUST HAVE A DESIRE TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 40 HOURS PER WEEK SCHEDULED, BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO ASSIST OUR INDIVIDUALS WITH A KIND AND NURTURING NATURE. JOB DESCRIPTION

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DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANT

Regular attendance is essential Have extensive knowledge of each individual's Individualized Support Plan (ISP) and the supports necessary to assist the individual served. Assist individuals, as necessary, with completing their objectives. Document objective completion or lack of progress on the data sheets. Document, in detail, in the Individual Daily Logs (e.g. Supports that the individual needed to bathe, cook, complete chores, activities the individual participated in, behavioral concerns, friend/family/guardian contact, health concerns, etc.). Supervise client activities, daily routines, and community activities according to their necessary support level per their ISP. Provide guidance to individuals on social skills, decision making, and activities of daily living. Assist individuals with preparing all meals/snacks or prepare the meals/snacks for the individual. Track clients personal spending by obtaining receipts and completing client ledger(s). Communicate any needs/concerns to Home manager and/or Professional Manager. Ensure all areas of the home are clean and orderly. Ensure individuals receive their medications at the scheduled times. Make sure supervisors are aware if a medication is low or absent. Support individuals through behavioral concerns. Document reportable events on CERs and turn in to Professional Manager immediately following the shift. Take weights on the 1st of the month. Document on adaptive equipment logs once a month and report any concerns to the Home manager. Document on bowl movement charts, if required. Supervise individuals for any health concerns. Be a positive, willing, and active participant in the tasks that the individuals are working on or interested in pursuing or asked to do. Encourage positive coping skills. Communicate any needed repairs to maintenance. ' '

Work Remotely No Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person