Residential Counselor (Direct Care) - Mental Health

Overview

24hrs - Schedule: Fri/Sat/Sun: 3p-11p

$18.00 hr

BAMSI. Essential employees doing exceptional work.

BAMSI is now hiring fun, energetic and compassionate people for Residential Counselor positions throughout Massachusetts. No college degree required, full and part time positions available, competitive pay, great benefits, job security & rewarding work.

Join BAMSI, where employees turn houses into homes. We are looking to expand our family, a team of dedicated human service and healthcare professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and medical complexities in their homes. Employees assist individuals with identifying and developing interests and hobbies, and becoming active and contributing members of their communities.

Benefits:

• Tuition assistance and paid CEUs

• Career advancement

• Immediate access to your pay

• Generous paid time off

• Health/dental insurance, and more.

Qualifications:

• Fun and energetic team members

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Go to www.bamsi.org to apply. BAMSI will respond to all applicants within two business days.

Responsibilities

General Statement of Duties: To provide rehabilitation and support services to Persons being served in Group Living Environments (GLE) and to do so in a manner that promotes growth, independence and dignity for those individuals served.

Responsibilities:

Direct Care

• Attend to the daily needs of persons served on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination.

• Deliver interventions identified on Treatment Plans and with mentoring from licensed clinicians.

• Teach socialization skills and Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), which include but are not limited to: household maintenance, laundry, grocery shopping, food preparation, medication management, money management, personal care, exercise, transportation, problem solving skills, time management, and safety/self preservation.

• Follow the Department of Public Health's (DPH) Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies, which include, but are not limited to: training requirements, medication administration, medication security, and corresponding documentation.

• Supervise and document consumer self-administration of medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedures.

• Facilitate opportunities for group and individual community based activities.

• Fulfill case management responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, including those related to medical and legal concerns.

• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Action Plans (IAP's) including implementation of behavioral objectives/plans.

• Participate in meetings as required by supervisor.

• Transport individuals served to and from day programs, medical appointments and other activities as required.

• Act as individuals' advocate and role model.

Communication, Documentation & Teamwork

• Follow funder and agency protocol for reporting significant incidents and alleged abuse and/or neglect.

• Record data by the conclusion of each shift. Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to: daily service notes, monthly service notes, staff communication log, financial audits, and medication records.

• Facilitate and document fire drills as instructed by the program manager or designee.

• Ensure person served safety and compliance with program standards for staff coverage, including assistance to the Administrator-On-Call whenever possible.

• Maintain knowledge of ongoing program issues and developments as well as informing supervisor of program issues and concerns.

• Communicate in a professional and respectful manner.

• Assist with training and orienting employees new to the program.

• Treat all individuals, employees, and visitors with respect and dignity.

• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings.

Other

• Follow funder regulations and adhere to all BAMSI policies.

• Understand and utilize universal/standard precautions and instructions on how to stay safe in areas that constitute risk.

• Complete all other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.

• Previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues preferred.

• Ability to record data using a computer, enter time worked into an electronic system and receive and send email required.

• A valid driver's license in state of residence and satisfactory driving record.

• Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately in order to keep documentation up to date and understandable.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons served, families, service providers and funding source personnel.

• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.

• Preference given to candidates with lived experience and fluency in languages prevalent in Southeastern MA.

• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds.

• Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.

• Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.

EEO

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI's application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally,