Mental Health Technician NAMI of Central GA

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise residents in all daily aspects of the residential program

Lead group and group activities

Act as liaison with care providers and case workers to ensure program and quality of life is in the best interest of the resident

Communicate effectively with doctors family members staff and others

Assist in the administration of medications replenishment of medications and ensure proper documentation of same

Become familiar with each residents diagnosis and care plan to ensure program and activities are helping to meet outcomes

Serve as a role model for residents

Maintain complete accurate and current program documentation and records

Appropriate documentation of residents medical behavioral and physical changes

Redirect residents behavior and intervene regarding inappropriate behavior

Possess patience and understanding when assisting aggressive residents to effectively meet treatment needs while complying with human rights regulations

Provide supervision and assistance to residents not limited to assisting with bathing dressing and grooming

Provide coverage for shifts and hours as needed

Transport and accompany residents to and from medical appointments recreational activities shopping trips and other scheduled activities as assigned by supervisor

Coordinate daily schedules and duties/activities of the residents

Perform duties essential to program welfare (i.e. grocery shopping laundry cleaning other household duties)

Assist monitor or prompt the resident to complete the above items

Prepare meals for the residents grocery shop if necessary and clean up after meal preparation

Ensure the home and equipment remain clean sanitary and in good working condition

Participate in continuing education programs seminars workshops and in-services to improve professional knowledge of intellectual disabilities

Participate in all staff and collaborative meetings as required or needed

Effectively handle challenges complaints conflicts and incidents in a patient respectful agreeable and diligent manner with minimal supervision

Work in tangent with the Residential Manager and Executive Director to maintain policy and procedures resident medication and a professional appearance

Continuously enhance the lives of the residents by utilizing all principals of normalization and treat residents with consideration respect dignity integrity individuality and recognize their needs

Maintain certifications licensures and records as required or needed

Prepare reports on a monthly quarterly and annual basis regarding the metrics of staff and group homes residents and duplex

Perform all other relevant job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Frequent use of hands wrists and fingers and lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. may be required

Movements such as stooping crouching bending kneeling climbing and reaching are required

Noise and/or level of distractions in the work environment is moderate

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close distance and peripheral vision

Ability to operate a motorized vehicle and have reliable transportation

Performs household cleaning chores such as washing dishes doing laundry and mopping

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Age 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED bachelors degree preferred but not required

TB screening First Aid/CPR and Proxy Caregiver Certifications are a must (will provide)

Non-Profit experience is a plus

Preferred experience working with the mentally ill

Minimum one-year experience in healthcare/insurance/caregiving

Valid Georgia drivers license with a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)

Live within commuting distance of the NAMI facility group home and duplex

Proficient computer/office equipment skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Critical listening and thinking skills

Strong time management skills

Pay Rate: $13/hr

This organization is located in Warner Robins. Owning a Car or reliable transportation is required.

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