Advanced Residential Support Saff

Brightli • Jefferson City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Residential Support Staff is responsible for direct and supportive care to clients, including health monitoring, crisis intervention, training, supervision, and facilitation of group education/structured activities. This position requires a basic understanding of client treatment plans and the ability to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients. Brightli is a behavioral and community mental health provider on a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, increase advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in communities, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of clients. Brightli operates under a new model where multiple organizations collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. The organization prioritizes fostering a culture of belonging and connection within its workforce and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences to strengthen its mission of empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Two (2) years responsible employment history.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date: CPI for Residential programs Crisis Management on Relias Learning for Outpatient programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.
• Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
• Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
• Within the first year of employment, receive training on trauma, adolescent behavior, family dynamics, communication skills, incest, sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, stress management and the effect of peer pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all program expectations and rules are adhered to, and report behaviors to the supervisor, which will assist with therapeutic interventions.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Document and/or report at shift change and/or in client/patient record any exceptional behavior and/or areas of concerns related to client's behaviors/interactions.
• Assist and educate clients/patients in performing daily activities as needed.
• Monitor client activities and document client activities occurring on shifts that are relevant to client's/patient's progress or behavior, including bed check documentation during overnight shifts.
• Ensure all clients are accounted for.
• Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to and appropriate documentation occurs.
• Assists in monitoring general health conditions of clients.
• Facilitate education or recreation groups as scheduled and assigned.
• Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether client administered or PFH associate administered.
• Provide client transportation as needed.
• Maintain a standard of behavior that is, at all times, consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.
• Complete all mandatory training within the required time frame with state regulatory standards.
• Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, training sessions, etc. as requested by supervisors.
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all program policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Residential Coordinator, Assistant Residential Coordinator, Residential Director or Executive Team Member.

Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life.
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within.
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED