ARS Behavioral Aide Residential, PM

AltaPointe Health•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AltaPointe Adult Residential Services supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness who need social rehabilitation and community support. The program combines medical, nursing, and clinical services and includes group homes supervised 24 hours a day while consumers are present. Its goals are to prevent rehospitalization and maximize and maintain successful community placement through rehabilitation and support for consumers returning to the community. Behavioral Aides provide observation and monitoring, assess consumer behavior, train consumers in basic living skills, transport consumers to appointments and outings, distribute medication, assist with personal care, and prepare meals. The position is self-scheduled: employees select preferred shifts six weeks ahead based on available opportunities at their location or approved alternate locations. Full-time employees work three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 to 7:00, including rotating weekends. Preferred shifts are not guaranteed, and schedules may change based on facility needs. Overtime may occasionally be required and scheduled in advance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Monitor and interact with consumers, provide training in basic living skills according to assessed needs, and implement behavioral plans when applicable.
Meet daily productivity standards through individual and group basic living skills services.
Assist consumers with personal care, medication use, chores, and safety issues.
Work at any Adult Residential Services facility as needed based on staffing requirements.
Prepare meals according to individualized dietary orders and posted menus, and stock food and household items.
Recognize crisis situations and proactively de-escalate or resolve them.
Maintain compliance with the Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements.
Follow household schedules, individual appointments, and planned activities.
Transport consumers to and from appointments and outings.
Model appropriate behavior, including communication, grooming, and manners.
Work with consumers and staff to maintain house cleanliness and complete routine health and safety tasks for houses and vehicles.
Provide handoff communication at shift changes and collaborate with treatment team members.
Report accidents and driving violations to the supervisor and human resources.
Seek supervision and consultation as needed, accept suggestions for improvement, and attend staff meetings and required training.
Document services promptly and legibly in accordance with AltaPointe policy, including detailed basic living skills services, consumer responses, and progress toward goals.
Treat consumers with dignity, compassion, sensitivity, calmness, and respect for privacy and confidentiality; assist consumers and visitors as needed.
Participate in performance improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Complete assigned duties in a timely manner and follow AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or designee.