Mental Health Specialist In-Home Supports
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2 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate Mental Health Specialists to work with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. The people we support may have behavioral or medical complexities and reside in an in-home setting.
**This is not a residential group home role
Details:
The schedule is a part-time afternoon shift 6 hours a week but is subject to change during the summer
This position starts at $21/hour
What You Get to Do:
- Provide hands-on and/or verbal assistance encouragement mentoring and guidance.
- Ensure the comfort safety and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
- Assist individuals with daily activities like personal care meal preparation transportation housekeeping and laundry all while fostering independence.
- Maintain a clean safe space that ensures comfort and support while helping individuals reach their personal goals.
- Provide supervision positive reinforcement and guidance to help individuals achieve their aspirations.
- Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
- Attend community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks games and social events.
- Work on tailored outcomes for individuals and work with behavioral guidance plans as needed per person served.
- Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
- Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
- Document progress milestones and action steps.
Qualifications :
- Must be at least 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.
- Minimum of three years experience working with persons with challenging physical and/or verbal aggressions and/or property destruction and/ or self-injurious behaviors.
- Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Experience working with Mental Health/Illness is preferred.
- Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of valid DL is required).
- Current auto liability insurance.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- Ability to perform personal cares.
- Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
Additional Information :
- Medical Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck access up to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
3/27
#DMNJ
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
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About Company
At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectu ... View more
