Description

　　Unit Specific Performance Objectives

　　1.Document the observations of the individual interventions, and responses in progress notes.

　　2.Involves family in treatment during visiting hours and telephone contacts, reporting outcome to the treatment team staff/Shift Supervisor or Program Manager daily.

　　3.Identifies and acts to prevent potential crisis situations and appropriately manage individual.

　　4.Communicates well by reporting incidents and areas of concern of the individual and unit environment to the RN and supervisory staff on the unit.

　　5.Maintains a safe environment by performing contraband checks, orienting the individual to safety rules and adhering to all Southwood Hospital and MR/DD safety policies. Checks/inspects the individual's personal bins daily.

　　6.Transport the individual as needed to the emergency room or medical and dental appointments as needed and as required.

　　7.Assist in community meetings and groups if necessary.

　　8.Monitors cleanliness of unit, reporting any maintenance variances to the Shift Supervisor or Program Manager.

　　9.Utilizes a positive, growth-oriented, and problem solving approach with individuals, staff, and management.

　　10.Demonstrates an understanding of normal growth and developmental stages of children and adolescents, and initiates appropriate treatment based upon their needs.

　　11.Demonstrates an understanding of milieu interventions and supportive interaction, and perform these under the direction of RN and supervisory staff or management staff.

　　12.Performs other duties as required.

　　Qualifications

　　Skills

　　Preferred

　　Safety Minded: Some Knowledge

　　Problem Solving: Some Knowledge

　　Attention to Detail: Intermediate

　　Communication: Intermediate

　　Behaviors

　　Preferred

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Motivations

　　Preferred

　　Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

　　Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Education

　　Required

　　High School/GED or betterPreferred

　　Bachelors or better in Human Services

　　Associates or better in Human Services

　　Experience

　　Preferred

　　2 years: Mental HealthEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)