QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Personal stability, flexibility, energy, and commitment to working with the chronically mentally ill.

2. Current CPR and First Aid; driver's license and safe driving record.

3. High School diploma and 2 years’ experience working with mentally ill adults.

4. Strong interpersonal communication skills.

DUTIES:

• Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
• Assist and support residential members in all aspects of daily living skills.
• Support member’s healthcare needs and follow-up care.
• Maintain the residence providing a safe and clean environment.
• Positive role modeling and ensuring communication is respectful and culturally appropriate.
• The work schedule consists of 3-4 overnight shifts per week.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate person centered Individual Recovery Plans.
• Responsible for monthly Progress Notes. Complete schedules, notes, and shift logs in the EHR.
• Take part in all agency-sponsored training programs as required by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the Psychiatric Residential Supervisor.

NARRATIVE: Staff will have principal responsibility for assigned members and shared responsibility for all members in the house.

AUTHORITY: Position reports to and receives work schedule from the Psychiatric Residential Supervisor.

CLASSIFICATION; SALARY AND BENEFITS: Regular, full-time, or part-time position (specified at time of hiring); non-exempt from overtime.

ADOPTED 12/93; Revised 8/2022