Direct Care Associate 3-Horseshoe SLH -part time; Sat and Sun 7a-7p or 7p-7a

Acadia Healthcare•Carriere, MS

17d

About The Position

This is a part- time weekend position, 7a-7p or 7p-7a for Horseshoe SLH. Come join our team as a Direct Care Associate at Mississippi's largest provider for adult mental healthcare at our Picayune Supervised Home. If you are patient and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide assistance in program activities at the Supervised Living home. Provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to individuals regarding their daily needs. Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner. Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner. Assist with assessment of individuals' strengths and needs as necessary. Assist with preparation of individuals' meals and provide client training as needed. Communicate with supervisor related to the need to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary. Physically assist in maintaining the home in a neat and orderly manner. Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.). Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities. Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation. Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction/guidance, etc. Follow proper protocol related to I/A and serious incident reports. Ensure the safety of all individuals living in the home at all times. Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS MR/DD waiver program policies and procedures. Follows all safety policies and adheres to all workers' compensation program guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in program activities at the Supervised Living home.
Provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to individuals regarding their daily needs.
Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner.
Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
Assist with assessment of individuals' strengths and needs as necessary.
Assist with preparation of individuals' meals and provide client training as needed.
Communicate with supervisor related to the need to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.
Physically assist in maintaining the home in a neat and orderly manner.
Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.).
Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.
Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.
Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction/guidance, etc.
Follow proper protocol related to I/A and serious incident reports.
Ensure the safety of all individuals living in the home at all times.
Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS MR/DD waiver program policies and procedures.
Follows all safety policies and adheres to all workers' compensation program guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.