Skill Builder 6731

Meridian Health Services•New Castle, IN

54d•Onsite

About The Position

You are the dynamic, passionate Skill Builder (DSP) we are looking for. Your caring and supportive heart is what our patients need at our Teaboldt Residential Group Home located in New Castle, Indiana. You will be integral in providing a family atmosphere in a homelike environment to help residents retain, maintain, and learn daily living skills. You will be the catalyst to provide compassionate encouragement so that our adult residents can continue challenging themselves and pursue active lifestyles. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team! How you will change lives: Assist with maintaining 24/7 staff coverage, including working other shifts as needed some weekends/holidays as necessary. Assist residents in the acquisition of Activities of Daily Living skills and social skills in individual and group settings Assess and monitor residents' behaviors and intervene as appropriate Communication (verbal and written) and consultation with residents, house staff and other Center staff. Assist residents in menu planning/grocery shopping (writing out menus, loading groceries, comparison shopping). Task assignments, assign and monitor residents' tasks on a rotating basis; Supervision, training and assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living. Crisis intervention Medication packaging and monitoring. Assist residents in obtaining/applying for generic benefits. Maintain environment under house rules specified (see general house rules). Record keeping (ITP's, daily logs, medication logs, medication counting, daily census, inventory and skills assessment). Transporting residents into community for general outings and appointments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent with 6 months paid behavioral healthcare experience or equivalent college coursework toward a human services or health related degree required at minimum
Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, driving record meeting company policy, and proof of insurance required.
A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining 24/7 staff coverage, including working other shifts as needed some weekends/holidays as necessary.
Assist residents in the acquisition of Activities of Daily Living skills and social skills in individual and group settings
Assess and monitor residents' behaviors and intervene as appropriate
Communication (verbal and written) and consultation with residents, house staff and other Center staff.
Assist residents in menu planning/grocery shopping (writing out menus, loading groceries, comparison shopping).
Task assignments, assign and monitor residents' tasks on a rotating basis; Supervision, training and assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living.
Crisis intervention
Medication packaging and monitoring.
Assist residents in obtaining/applying for generic benefits.
Maintain environment under house rules specified (see general house rules).
Record keeping (ITP's, daily logs, medication logs, medication counting, daily census, inventory and skills assessment).
Transporting residents into community for general outings and appointments as needed.