LVN Direct Care Staff (Short Hour) - Mental Health 619
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Direct Care Staff provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. The LVN/LPT Direct Care Staff shall work under the general direction of the Program Administrator. This role is for Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSHs) which are adult residential facilities providing 24-hour non-medical care in a homelike setting to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behaviors who require additional supports, staffing, and supervision. The homes offer person-centered planning, positive behavior supports, trauma-informed care, and other services and supports.
Requirements
- High School Graduation or G.E.D.
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) /Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure
- Current CPR/BLS certificate
- Six months of prior experience providing direct care and special services to persons with developmental disabilities
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Complete the required training for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 6 months of initial employment and obtain RBT certification within twelve months of initial employment or be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional and maintain credential through employment
- Within one year of employment, all direct care staff shall complete both segments of Direct Support Professional (DSP) competency-based training course including the competency tests or pass the department-approved challenge tests applicable to both training segments. Proof of prior successful completion of both training segments and competency exams will meet this requirement
Responsibilities
- Provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.
- Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Works under the general direction of the Program Administrator.
- Completes required training for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 6 months of initial employment and obtains RBT certification within twelve months of initial employment or be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional and maintain credential through employment.
- Completes both segments of Direct Support Professional (DSP) competency-based training course including the competency tests or pass the department-approved challenge tests applicable to both training segments within one year of employment.
- Uses personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Uses company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs
- Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount
- Company Scholarships
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
