Mental Health Substitute
About The Position
Join us! Come to work with Purpose. We are a passionate team of social change-makers, diverse thinkers, and problem solvers. Our purpose is to provide the best possible services that ensure full access to quality living and spread the power of inclusivity. We serve over 7,000 people with disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and those who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. If you don’t want just any job—if you want to work where you can create truly transformational change—then Anixter is the place for you. Take a look at the job description to learn more! Flexible Hours Position & 2 Day Orientation attendance required.
Requirements
- 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED required
- Demonstrated skills in the field of service to adults
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively with people.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification; must be able to obtain certification within six months of employment (provided by agency).
- Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
- A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to people with mental health needs in a residential or drop in center setting.
- Be awake and on site to assist clients with activities, call for support in a crisis if needed (Anixter on call or 911).
- Engage and assist clients with completing all daily living activities, including personal, medical, community, hygiene, financial, recreation and general safety.
- Support with medications and document all related activities in accordance with related Medication Policies and Procedures.
- Complete and/or assist all housekeeping tasks including cleaning bathrooms, kitchen, and client rooms; washing dishes/ doing laundry; dusting surfaces; cleaning refrigerator/stove, and all other duties assigned by manager(s) and director.
- Report and document issues with clients regarding overall health, medication, dental and mental health concerns to manager(s) and/or the agency nurse.
- As requested by the Manager or Team Lead implement dynamic, person-centered client services including but not limited to independent living skills, social/emotional development, communication, problem-solving, vocational development, and safety.
- As needed, assist in planning and directly implementing ongoing community-based activities in accordance with individual client goals and preferences.
- Ensure timely completion of all paperwork.
- Ensure adherence to all mandated reporter, OIG guidelines, accreditation, and DHS guidelines.
- Implement positive and proactive techniques and interventions as identified to assist people with mental health needs.
- Collaborate with co-workers (shift-to-shift) and/or manager(s) regarding member needs and concerns after each shift.
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Participate in all required on- and off-site training upon hire and as routinely required.
- Maintain professional communication with co-workers and manager(s) as well as clients’ parents/guardians, employers, staff, and other stakeholders, as needed.
- Maintain agency mandated crisis intervention and other related trainings deemed mandatory or relevant by Anixter Center.
- Provide transportation in agency vehicle and attend client health care appointments, if necessary.
- Be flexible and able to change tasks if needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
