Part Time Transitional Living Assistant

SKYLAND TRAIL•Brookhaven, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transitional Assistant provides supervision, education, training, and various support services to the residents of Skyland Trail's Transitional Program. This role is crucial in supporting clients' healing and recovery within a mission-focused, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
OR (2) years of clinical experience in the mental health field.
Prior experience with the chronically mentally ill population.
Good driving record.
Current CPR & First Aid certifications (obtainable upon hire if not already held).
Knowledge of self-administration of medication procedures.
Crisis Management skills.
Group development/facilitation skills.
Good customer service skills.
Knowledge of emergency procedures for fire, disaster and unplanned incidents.
Documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures clients maintain their rooms in a safe, neat, and sanitary manner by completing room/apartment checks bi-weekly, providing training/instructions, and assisting clients with room cleanings as needed.
Identifies strengths and weaknesses for wellness/recovery plans through Activities of Daily Living assessments.
Instructs clients in activities of daily living, interpersonal, and socialization skills.
Transports clients to outings or treatment when needed.
Conducts assigned Transitional Housing groups and documents based on written curriculum.
Co-facilitates community meetings with other transitional staff.
During evening shift hours, assists clients with preparation of dinner and clean-up of the kitchen and dining area.
Facilitates evening client activities.
Utilizes staff shift log to convey pertinent information to other staff.
Documents pertinent information regarding recovery goals on shift change report and emails to the clinical team.
Monitors clients for any unsafe behavior or violations of rules, intervenes when necessary, and communicates concerns to the team.
Ensures clients follow safety procedures at all times in the residence and while riding in the van.
Ensures the facility is maintained according to standards dictated by Skyland Trail Policies and accrediting bodies (Joint Commission).
Ensures the facility maintains food items, supplies, and other necessary items for program continuity.
Drives in a safe and responsible manner at all times, obeying all traffic laws.
Completes room searches as needed.
Completes apartment inventory forms when clients enter/leave the program.
Completes required vehicle inspection checks as outlined in transportation policies.
Assists maintenance/housekeeping staff in cleaning and resetting rooms/apartments as needed.
Supports residential staff if urgent issues arise at either of the residential facilities.
Assists/completes urine drug screens or alcohol tests for clients as needed.
Monitors and reports maintenance needs of the buildings.
Assists in crisis situations in coordination with the crisis communication plan.
Provides good customer service at all times.
Conducts emergency preparedness procedures per policies.
Completes incident reports per policies.