Community Habilitation Aide

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•Harlan, KY

19h

About The Position

The Community Habilitation Aide provides supports in non-residential settings, excluding family homes, group homes, staffed residences, and the individual’s home. The role helps individuals participate in community projects and access community resources, and provides assistance and training to support access to their environments. Transportation in the aide’s personal vehicle may be required. The aide is responsible for accurate and timely documentation, medication administration and error reporting, recognizing and reporting incidents, and protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, communicating with the individual’s support team, using respectful and non-stigmatizing language, and working cooperatively with individuals, coworkers, and the broader community mental health team. Work is generally scheduled in 7.5- or 8-hour blocks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until close, but hours may be irregular or flexible according to need. Evening and weekend hours may be required. The position may involve working outdoors, off-site, or at a Residential Program; occasional exposure to blood or other infectious materials and potentially dangerous or escalating situations is possible. Employees must complete required training, including annual infection-control and safety training and CPR certification within one month of employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, or be at least 21 years old with one year of experience.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screen.
Provide a valid Social Security card or, for non-U.S. citizens, a valid work permit.
Have a valid driver’s license with no moving traffic violations.
Possess oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer knowledge.
Exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when solving problems, handling conflict, or responding to a crisis.
Complete record keeping in a timely manner.
Work effectively with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and represent the agency positively in the community.
Be physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Maintain a safe driving record and required minimum Kentucky vehicle insurance when driving is required.
Complete required training within specified time frames and comply with agency policies and procedures.
Complete a TB skin test assessment within seven days of hire.
Obtain CPR certification within one month of employment and maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in DDID is preferred for applicants who are at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Provide supports in non-residential settings, excluding family homes, group homes, staffed residences, and the individual’s home.
Transport individuals in a personal vehicle when required.
Support individuals in participating in community projects, including unpaid volunteer positions.
Help individuals access and use community resources, including transportation, translation, communication assistance, and companion services.
Provide assistance and training to enable individuals to access all parts of their environment.
Accurately administer medication, know medication side effects, and document and report medication errors.
Recognize incidents and document them correctly and appropriately.
Prevent and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation; staff have a legal responsibility to report any form of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Communicate with staff involved with the individual, including case managers, behavior specialists, and therapists.
Complete relevant, factual notes and all paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Work as part of a team and maintain respectful relationships with individuals and coworkers.
Use positive, non-stigmatizing language and maintain a positive appearance.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and read, adhere to, and promote the DID vision statement.
Complete training requirements within the time frames specified by the SCL waiver.
Complete a TB skin test assessment within seven days of hire.
Obtain and maintain CPR certification within one month of employment; complete First Aid training if required.
Participate in annual training on infection control, environmental safety, hazardous waste, and bloodborne pathogens, and attend training on handling threats, violence, and escalating situations.
Maintain a safe driving record and the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for Kentucky when driving is required.
Apply for and receive a Kentucky notary certificate if required for the job.
Meet annual performance evaluation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.