Crisis Respite Tech -PRN
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Respite Program Manager, the Crisis Respite Tech provides appropriate care and a safe, healthful environment for clients at a crisis respite house. The role involves moderately complex rehabilitative client care for individuals with mental illness and responsibility for the safety and well-being of residents. Work is performed with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position includes supervising the residential environment and providing services specified in clients’ individual recovery plans, including meal planning, skills training, recreational activities, transportation, and family contact. Duties also include assisting residents, cooking and cleaning the facility, supervising medication intake, and completing other assigned duties. The employee must be familiar with or willing to be trained in trauma-informed care, including recognizing and responding to trauma and promoting dignity, respect, hope, choice, and empowerment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must possess or be able to acquire through staff training a working knowledge of procedures related to client rights, abuse and neglect, individual program plans, and individual recovery plans.
- Must possess or be able to acquire competency in first aid, CPR, food preparation, and supervision of self-administration of medications.
- Valid Texas driver’s license, good driving record, and valid auto insurance card.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift 25 pounds, sit for an extended period, and reach overhead.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in direct care of individuals with mental illness is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate care and maintain a safe, healthful environment for clients.
- Supervise the residential environment and ensure residents’ safety and well-being.
- Provide services described in individual recovery plans, including meal planning, skills training, recreational activities, transportation, and family contact.
- Assist residents as required.
- Cook and clean the facility.
- Supervise medication intake and self-administration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Apply trauma-informed care practices, including conveying dignity, respect, hopefulness, choice, and empowerment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
