SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC-posted 2 days ago
$18 - $19/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Los Angeles, CA
101-250 employees

ID#C03824A - POSITION DESCRIPTION: Will provide participants with on-going monitoring and attention to immediate needs during their scheduled shift requires hours to oversee functioning of house, ensure safety, and to assist residents with basic needs. Including assisting in household duties and responding to any situations requiring immediate intervention/ conflict resolution. Life Skills Aide will determine immediate course of action, i.e. contacting Clinical Supervisor: Program Manager or Director. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Orient new residents to house rules and regulations. Administer basic needs items. Will monitor hallways, public spaces, and bedrooms for disruptive behavior or unsafe conditions throughout the hours of the shift. Will direct any problems, incidents, or emergencies to Clinical Supervisor and will document incidents in “Client Log” binder. Procedures for life threatening crises to be handled via 911 and Clinical Supervisor informed. Enforce security and safety rules and regulations at the residential site. Respond to client needs and assist clients in implementing, and maintaining the daily living skills needed to achieve goals related to independent living. Serve as a role model for consumers. Provide conflict resolution – intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis/conflict to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services.

  • Orient new residents to house rules and regulations.
  • Administer basic needs items.
  • Monitor hallways, public spaces, and bedrooms for disruptive behavior or unsafe conditions throughout the hours of the shift.
  • Direct any problems, incidents, or emergencies to Clinical Supervisor and will document incidents in “Client Log” binder.
  • Enforce security and safety rules and regulations at the residential site.
  • Respond to client needs and assist clients in implementing, and maintaining the daily living skills needed to achieve goals related to independent living.
  • Serve as a role model for consumers.
  • Provide conflict resolution – intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis/conflict to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services.
  • Knowledge of DSM-V-TR required.
  • Must have a current California Driver’s License and be insurable by the Center’s auto insurance carrier.
  • Must carry and maintain personal valid auto insurance.
  • May be required to have or acquire a Class 2 Driver’s License.
  • Employees in this class may be required to obtain a Certification as a school bus operator.
  • Must have or obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR
  • Must pass Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
  • Preferred some college experience.
  • AA in the field of Social Services is preferred.
  • Experience working in mental health or human services field preferred.
  • Minimum of two years experience in a behavioral health care setting; experience with homeless chronic mentally ill.
  • Chemical dependency experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of treatment and behavior management techniques and of residential programs serving a severely emotionally disturbed adolescent and/or young adult population.
  • Ability to communicate and work with a severely emotionally disturbed and culturally diverse young adult population; work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Ability to speak Spanish is desirable for some positions in this classification.
  • Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population.
  • A team-oriented work environment
  • Training opportunities
  • Excellent compensation and benefits
  • Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
  • Feel proud of being bilingual $2K for bilingual bonus
  • Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
  • You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.
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