Job Duties :

Direct Care Staff are responsible for the daily supervision and care of consumer within the group home program. Duties include daily documentation of consumer behavior and activities, effective communication with other staff, and assisting consumer with completing their activities of daily living, and other skills. Direct Care Staff are also responsible for preparation of meals, transporting consumers in the company vehicle and monitor the home environment for any issues.

Qualifications:

An Associate’s Degree in a related field with at least one (1) year of experience working with persons with Mental Retardation or Mental Health condition OR

High school diploma with at least two (2) years of experience working with persons with Mental Retardation or Mental Health condition.

Individuals must acquire CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Behavioral Management certifications.

Job Duties:

Mental Health Support Professionals (MHSP) will be responsible for reviewing content relative to the individual’s problem areas/ needs and developing a Treatment Plan/ Individualized Service Plan including goals and objectives designed to support their advancement. The MHSP will utilize this plan to facilitate weekly support to individuals served.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related human service field (social work, psychology, sociology, rehabilitative counseling, or special education) with at least one (1) year of professional experience working with older adolescents and adults with a mental health condition

OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least three (3) years of professional experience working with older adolescents and adults with a mental health condition

Personal transportation with vehicle insurance

Certification in First Aid an CPR and TOVA