Weekend Support Staff

KEY POINT HEALTH SERVICES INC•Dundalk, MD

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support Staff is responsible for the comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs. This includes case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison. The employee abides by the ethics set forth by the agency and the profession as a whole. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma
No experience required
Experience or education related to the population with whom they shall work.
Knowledge of the DSM and relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis within the RRP programs.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in advocacy skills and case management skills.
Ability to express themselves well through writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse and/or special needs population while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Support Staff is responsible for the comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs. This includes case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison.
Timely and accurate completion of all documentation such as shift logs, incident reports, and service notes.
Medication monitoring and education to support self-dosing of medication.
Teaching community skills including ADLs as needed in both individual and group settings.
Assist in the transportation of clients between residences, office, and community locations as needed.
Assist the Rehabilitation Counselors and other staff as needed.
Maintaining their level of skill by completing the required 20 hours per year of training.
Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the department and facility.
Responsible for carrying out the mission, philosophy of care and policies of Key Point.
Perform other duties as needed to achieve program goals and objectives.
May be responsible for scheduling client appointments as needed and coordinating with treatment team members.