Mental Health Therapeutic Aide Therapeutic Program Worker (Supplemental Workforce)

Position Location:

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

• CSN Sites: Cato, E. 139th, Ridge, York, Franklin, and Bradley

Salary Information:

$20.60 - $23.49 per hour

Work Hours:

Variable:

7:00 am

• 3:00 pm

3:00 pm

• 11:00 pm

11:00 pm

• 7:00 am

• Rotating Weekends

Salary Information:

• $20.60 per hour

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov

The Job Opportunity and Duties

What You'll Do:

Population aged served

• 18 years & older; may be required to work mandatory overtime; on a scheduled shift, assigned to work with assigned identified consumers living at the Residential site; using social learning & direct skills teaching, implements assigned responsibilities as reflected in the consumers personal plan & behavior plan; provides intensive community based & in-house living skills training & ensures consumer skills enhancement in two major areas; independent living skills includes hygiene & personal grooming, medication management with staff assisting consumers in accurately self-administering medication through monitoring psychiatric symptom management, food preparation, domestic chores, health, nutrition, physical fitness, money management & budgeting & utilization of community resources; social skills includes leisure recreation, communication skills & appropriate behavioral skills, assesses & intervenes to stabilize potential situation & works with consumers to de-escalate & problem solve (potential) crisis situation & as necessary, intervene to ensure the safety of all consumers & staff; teach consumers in meal preparation &/or prepares meals; staff will also function as a role model for consumers by behaving in a manner which is both professional & caring.

Work with consumers & other professionals to help develop effective, behaviorally-oriented Individualized Service Plans & Behavior Plans to facilitate consumer(s) skill development; evaluates consumer progress & recommends service revisions to supervisor, case manager & consumer; works with the CSN Residential Director & CSN Group Home Manager to develop a service work plan, outlining the specific duties & responsibilities to the residential support workers contribution to the Small Group Program; participate in program development & direction under the guidelines of the Program Director; participates in all Agency, program staff &/or consumer meetings &/or committees, as necessary to carry out agency programs & services; may have to transport consumers to appointments, school, work & activities.

Completes all required records, reports & other required documentation in a timely & accurate fashion; documents all consumer observation & progress, including changes in resident(s) behavior & progress made toward individual goals; completes logs of consumer contacts that lists dates, contacts, and services provided; maintains the cleanliness of the facility on a daily basis; performs other related duties as needed &/or assigned; attends required training to increase skills & knowledge of job related function/role; practices good public relations techniques (i.e., professional, helpful, friendly voice & attitude) when greeting & interacting with visitors & the community at large in order to increase customer satisfaction; utilize OhioMHAS approved office productivity software, approved intra & internet resources & information systems in an appropriate work related manner as specified by NBH Personal Computer Usage Guidelines for Employees; access computer to review policy & procedure manual; follows established safety practices & procedures.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Chapter 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c). For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver's license is required.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Direct Support/Direct Care