Evening Supervisor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen•Haverhill, MA

1d•$54,180 - $54,180

About The Position

The ACCS Evening Supervisor will provide supervision of Residential Counselor staff and provide direct service in a residential program designed to provide community based services to adults with psychiatric conditions and behavioral management needs. Working in this Intensive Behavioral Group Living Environment, the ACCS Evening Supervisor will help Persons Served in residence overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently. In order to make sure that independence goals are met, the ACCS Evening Supervisor will also implement treatment plan support interventions, administer medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures, provide crisis interventions to as needed and work to ensure a safe, comfortable and clean environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in a human service discipline preferred
One year experience working with PS with intensive behavioral challenges required
Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions encouraged to apply.
Strong commitment to the right and ability of PS to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and supports needed in their community of choice
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with PS, families and neighbors
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability and gender issues
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in a human service discipline preferred.
One year experience working with PS with intensive behavioral challenges required.
Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions encouraged to apply.
May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject to annual checks. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire

Responsibilities

Help orient PS who are new to the residence.
Help orient new staff to the residence.
Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by the Clinical Program Director.
Oversee the evening operations of the Intensive Behavioral GLE as directed by the Clinical Program Director, including providing residential staff with work assignments, on-site training, modeling program practices, and arranging relief and overtime, as needed.
Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by the Clinical Program Director.
Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
Support the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Promote healthcare and employment services access for PS.
Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
Store, administer, document, and dispose of PS medication consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable. Ensure program compliance with Vinfen MAP protocols. Teach PS medication management.
Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.ACCS Evening Supervisor (IB GLE) - PRD 2
Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued. Serve as a resource for neighbors.
Help PS prepare meals.
Act as an advocate for PS.
Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
Complete all required documentation.
Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Access on-call back up when needed.
Complete incident documentation as needed.
Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.