Intensive In Home Associate III

MONARCH•Davidson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. The Intensive In-Home Associate III is responsible for providing intensive family preservation in order to improve individual and family strengths, stabilize the home environment, promote positive family interaction, and prevent the use of out-of-home placement for up to twelve individuals/families. Since 1958, Monarch has been about helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today! Monarch is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality health care for the people we support.

Requirements

Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience required
Bachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience required
Master degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience required
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (dependent upon experience)
Valid Driver's License - USA
Qualified Professional (QP) - Monarch-DSM
Experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-aged youth with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder | 1-4 years (Dependent Upon Education - see Job Description)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the initial and ongoing assessment activities, assist the Team Leader in identifying strengths and utilizing those strengths in order to help individuals and families achieve their stated goals/dreams.
Convene the Child and Family Team for person-centered planning.
Complete the initial development and ongoing revision of the Person-Centered Plan and ensuring its implementation.
Consult with identified medical (e.g primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical (e.g. DSS, school, DJJDP) providers, engage community and natural supports, and include their input in the person-centered planning process.
Ensure linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
Assist individuals and families in accessing community resources, including locating recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services, providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services.
Provide and coordinate behavioral health services and other interventions for the youth or other family members with other licensed professionals and Child and Family Team members.
Monitor and document the status of the recipient's progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.
Participate in the person-centered planning process.
Assist with implementing a home-based behavioral support plan with the youth and his or her caregivers as indicated in the Person-Centered Plan.
Provide psychoeducation as indicated in the Person-Centered Plan.
Assist the team leader in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, as evidenced by symptom reduction and progress toward goals identified in the Person-Centered Plan.
Assist with crisis interventions.
Provide 24/7/365 on-call access to families served by the intensive in-home team and be a first responder to families in cases of emergencies.
Assist the team leader in consulting with identified providers, engaging community and natural supports, and including their input in the person-centered planning process.
Assist individuals and families in developing natural resources and make contact with social support networks.
Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
Attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up to date on current best practices and maintain required certifications and competencies.
Preserve positive working relationships within the communities served, including individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
Drive and travel extensively to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.
Provide and/or arrange for transportation for individuals and families as required.
Participate in the ongoing quality improvement activities of the agency.
Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.