CARE Team Member - Residential Specialist

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY•Watertown, SD

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The C.A.R.E. Program provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The multi-disciplinary staff on the C.A.R.E. team work together to provide services which enable individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to live and participate successfully in their communities. The Residential Specialist provides direct residential services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Requirements

Possession of a valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
This position requires access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI). Current HSA Policies and Procedures apply. It is the responsibility of the employee to read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security.
Services provided by HSA will be welcoming, accessible, integrated, and responsive to the complex needs of people with co-occurring disorders/conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Social Services or Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized treatment, assistance, education, rehabilitation, and support services as part of a comprehensive team to C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients.
Participates as part of a comprehensive team in the treatment planning process and monitors client progress in meeting the goals and objective of the treatment plan.
Assists C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients in improving their social and residential adjustment and in developing and strengthening of daily living skills.
Provides transportation for C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients.
Provides social and recreational programming for C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients.
Assists and supervises C.A.R.E. team/Transitional Residence clients completing daily household chores, meal preparation, and other tasks.
Provides appropriate medication education and administration in accordance with applicable regulations.
Maintains records of medication and other unusual incidents in accordance with applicable regulations.
Other duties as assigned consistent with non-exempt functions.