Therapeutic Program Worker

Service Core Inc.•Warren, OH

1d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves monitoring residents, supervising medication, assisting with intakes, and providing services to help residents function independently. The position requires proactive crisis intervention, planning therapeutic activities, and transporting residents. The Therapeutic Program Worker will also participate in the development of individual service plans and complete daily documentation in electronic records. Additional duties include light housekeeping, shopping, fire watches, meal preparation, and other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

Basic Computer, Electronic Medical Records – Use of Credible.
Strong social, communication and written skills.
Must have the ability to develop rapport and be perceived by residents and staff as approachable.
Ability to understand and carry out directives provided by clinical treatment team.
Ability to multi-task, while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Ability to work varied shifts.
Criminal background check
Pre-employment drug screen
Clear driving record
TB test
Mini-Physical and First Aid/CPR
Ability to carry normal household items.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in social work, psychology, health and human services is preferred
Three years social service and/or behavioral health related experience in a residential treatment facility is preferred.
Have a working knowledge of basic to intermediate electronic health records systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors the whereabouts of the residents and or applicable visitors at all times.
Supervision and monitoring of medications, which includes re-stocking and organization of supplies.
Orients and assists in the completing of resident intakes.
Provides services and or trains residents to function independently.
Institutes and takes an independent pro-active approach to crisis intervention for unacceptable behavior as defined by the resident’s individual treatment plan (ISP).
Plans, coordinates and schedules various resident positive and therapeutic activities.
Responsible for operating an Agency vehicle and transporting the residents as needed to various external recreational, educational and or occupational activities.
Under the direction of clinical staff, participates directly in the development of individual service plans, which includes attending treatment, diagnostic and resident evaluation team meetings.
Completes daily documentation/case notes logs in electronic records utilizing Credible.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous residential duties such as: performing light duty housekeeping in resident living /common areas. Assists in daily/ weekly shopping for food/household supplies. Completes required residential fire watches per guidelines. Prepares and or assists in the preparation of daily resident’s meals and meal plans.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.