House Monitor (Grant Funded) - Hamilton Center, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

Division: VCOP- Eagle/Oak Grant Position

Department: VCOP

Supervised By: Direct Skills Tech Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Regular/Full-time or Relief

Effective Date: May 2015

Position Summary

Educate and supervise mentally ill adults with co-occurring addictions diagnosis at transitional living residences with limited on-site supervision.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Monitor, educate and assist residents in performance of activities of daily living in accordance with goals and problem area identified on individualized treatment plan

Participate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in areas related to the focus of the residential program

Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with supervisor and peers to exchange pertinent information and to receive supervision

Maintain client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations

Maintain Grant Records and assist in reporting outcomes

Interact appropriately with any and all visitors, family members, and care providers of residents

Carry out responsibilities pertaining to the efficient and therapeutic operation of the facility, including all events, activities and outings, utilizing safety management, emergency procedures and non-violent crisis intervention

Monitor client’s self-administration of medications, take medication orders from prescriptions, and enter orders in the Medication Administration Register.

Will be expected to bill for services provided if the provider meets OBHP requirements to provide skills training

Assist with inventory and general maintenance of supplies, facilities and equipment

Perform cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor

Interact with clients in a confidential, therapeutic, and responsible manner maintaining a high level of ethical conduct

Manage crisis and emergency situations involving residents

Transport residents to and from appointment, groups and other activities

Assist with duties related to entering data into the electronic medical record and consistently organize and file all pertinent paperwork

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.Two years of paid behavior health experience OR Associate degree preferred.

Flexibility to work any shift preferred

Oral and written communication skills

Knowledge and skills in educating clients in daily living skills

Observation and decision making skills

Experience in implementing group activities helpful

Willingness to use personal transportation in work capacity

Knowledge of substance abuse / addiction issues or related work experience would be beneficial

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s license in accordance with MVL policy

Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Maintain current American Red Cross / CPR/1 st Aid certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists clients walking to and from activities

Lifts and carries up to 25 pounds

Safely loads and unloads consumers from vans

Participates in group activities/yard games

Climbs stairs and/or ladder

Gets down on hands and knees

Working hours rotate quickly

Work Environment

Job duties are primarily provided in the Transitional Living facilities and in other community locations as indicated.

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks

Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use

Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first work day of employment and annually thereafter

Completion of Center-wide new employee orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work

Completion of HCI’s Commitment to Quality Training, Trauma Informed Care, and Relias Learning.

Attendance at all mandatory staff development & training