Respite Support Staff

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

7d•$23 - $23

About The Position

Summary: Provide direct service in the Restoration Center Respite. Help Persons Served (PS) in residence overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently. Implement PS Treatment Plan support interventions as assigned by Respite Clinical Program Director. Provide physical site maintenance. Ensure a safe, comfortable and clean environment. Supports community access for PS by driving their own or company-owned or leased vehicles, transporting and accompanying PS to, from and during community appointments as directed by Respite program staff.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
Ability to function as an agent of change
Ability to make independent judgements and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Ability to triage/balance competing priorities
Ability to function under pressure in fast passed health and human services environments
Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes
Ability to articulate and communicate the Community Partners program’s mission
Ability to represent the organization in a variety of circumstances and forums
Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective and creative solutions
Strong commitment to the rights and ability of people served to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and support needed in their community of choice.
Knowledge of person-centered, strength based, recovery-oriented values and principles and modalities
Knowledge of clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation values, principles and techniques
Knowledge of health risks of prevalence with adults with SMI/SUD
Knowledge of health promotion and clinical care coordination techniques
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive services
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with Enrollees
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community and other resources
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of available community health, mental health, and SUD services and resources
One to two years related experience working with people with psychiatric disability and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Direct Care Roles - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
CPR within 2 weeks of hire
First Aid within 2 weeks of hire

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
Bachelor’s degree in human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Helps orient Persons Served (PS) who are new to the Respite.
Collaborates with Respite Program staff as needed to address needs of PS. Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by the by Respite Clinical Supervisor.
Performs day-to-day assignments as directed by the Program Director.
Uses recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
Adheres to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
Complies with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
Creates opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the Respite, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
Encourages social interaction between PS and helps create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued. Serves as a resource for neighbors.
Helps PS prepare meals.
Acts as an advocate for PS.
Participates in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
Assists with the orientation of new staff.
Completes all required documentation.
Contributes to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
Helps PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Accesses on-call back up when needed.
Supports the provision of evidence-based practices and best practices to PS, including Motivational Interviewing; Harm Reduction; Housing First; Stages of Change; Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Completes incident documentation as needed.
Performs physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Transports and accompanies PS to community appointments.
Promotes the safety of all PS during transportation.
Arranges routine vehicle maintenance.
Complies with company vehicle procedures.
Develops and maintains service-oriented and professional relationships with community resources and other service providers.
Monitors PS status, reports concerns or incidents to supervisor.
Picks up and drops off deliveries of program materials and supplies, as assigned.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
15 days of Vacation per year
12 Paid Holidays per year
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Up to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including access to discounted movie and theme park tickets, online shopping discounts, and more!