Find & Apply For Residential Assistant / Advisor Jobs in Covington, Georgia

View Point Health Job Title:

Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code:

SSS010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/

Support Services Worker Shift:

Full-Time (40 hours per week on average) or PRN/Hourly (19 Hours Per week average)

Job Hours:

Times May Vary Base Location:

STAR Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program:

Adult MH Supportive Housing Intensive The Residential Care Provider (RCP) is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day functioning of the individuals residing at the home. The STAR home is a new program that provides intensive support in a residential setting for clients who have a history with high-risk mental health behaviors (self-harm, suicidal ideations, etc.) through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The individuals are assigned and monitored based upon individualized safety levels of observation. The primary goal for the individuals is to stabilize the self-harm/at-risk behavior through DBT Skills application. The staff will receive training and on-the-job support to help implement DBT Skills and DBT skills review with individuals. During an individuals time at the residence, the safety levels will decrease as the client stabilizes. As ongoing stabilization is achieved, the treatment approach will shift to a focus towards Independent Living Skills. The RCP will train and support Independent Living Skills with the individual served in the residence. The RCP will monitor, and document general activity and progress made of these at-risk individuals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Support Complete Observation Sheet to ensure and document safety levels required for assigned client(s)Implement and review DBT skills with clients as well as complete daily Skill Review Documentation in Electronic Medical RecordFollow pre-established safety guidelines for each client.

Discuss progress and concerns with supervision for review at Treatment Team Meetings Independent Living Support Assist in determining the individuals strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observingdaily activities and reviewing records.

Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate while meeting the safety guidelines.

Assist in providing training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities as determined by the treatment team for each client.

Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.

Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals following safety guidelines for each client.

Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities as needed.

Supervises the self-administration of individuals medications using agency protocols and maintains required records.

Documents individuals progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans throu...