LVN/LPT - Full Time - STS, SFV

TASC - The Adult Skills Center•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$34 - $41

About The Position

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative, proactive services that empower individuals with intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve greater independence and reach their potential. The Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician performs general nursing procedures, behavior management, direct care, and training based on individuals’ health and behavioral care needs. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $34.00–$41.00 per hour. Satisfactory completion of post-employment testing is required to maintain employment. The role may serve as lead staff on a shift, overseeing DSPs and/or CNAs, and works as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. The employee supports clients’ programming and vocational training, provides health and medication-management education, monitors clients, assists with crisis management, and transports clients to program activities and appointments. The position requires working with a wide variety of symptoms related to mental health and developmental disabilities, and includes substantial physical assistance with clients. A valid, active California LVN or LPT license, a current California driver’s license and insurance with a clean driving record, and at least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities are required. Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including current TB testing, DOJ and FBI background checks, and required trainings. Professional Crisis Management Certification must be completed within 90 days of hire; TASC provides this certification.

Requirements

Possess and maintain an active California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Have a current California driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and a clean DMV driving record.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including current TB testing.
Successfully complete DOJ and FBI background checks.
Successfully complete required trainings, including but not limited to PCM, DSP1, and DSP2.
Be willing to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to mental health and developmental disabilities.
Have at least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Maintain all certifications up to date.
Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Complete Professional Crisis Management Certification within 90 days of hire; certification is provided by TASC.
Be able to drive a company and/or personal vehicle for work and transport clients as needed.
Be able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions, meet applicable productivity standards, and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Frequently stand, walk, and sit; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Provide physical assistance and/or push clients weighing up to 250 pounds in a wheelchair, and assist adult clients in transitioning into and out of vehicles and in the restroom.
Successfully complete post-employment testing to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with medication-administration procedures, documenting and observing clients’ medication regimens.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team and contribute to development of Individual Support Plans.
May act as lead staff on a shift and oversee DSPs and/or CNAs.
Provide active programming at all times.
Assist with crisis-management procedures as needed.
Support clients during vocational training, which may involve working alongside clients and performing the same job duties, such as dishwashing or janitorial work, while following workplace policies and procedures.
Follow standards, procedures, and schedules established by the supervisor.
Observe clients, chart and report changes in their conditions, including adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take necessary action.
Evaluate medical concerns and direct clients to emergency medical care when needed.
Work with the health care team to assess client needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Assist the RN in overseeing clients.
Facilitate educational groups on health and medication management.
Monitor and supervise clients to support non-clinical staff.
Transport clients in a company or personal vehicle to and from the program and scheduled activities throughout the day.
Perform other duties as assigned.