Behavioral Health Aide - Part-Time / Relief / On-Call

Horizon House Residential Treatment Facility

Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a compassionate, energetic and flexible individual to work in its Horizon House Residential Treatment Facility. This individual will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide Person-Centered mental health treatment services in a 24-hour residential setting, serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness or chemical dependency. This position is an opportunity to build experience working in a therapeutic milieu environment, administering medications, maintaining documentation and communication with staff, and transporting residents as needed - ODL is required. This is a potential opportunity to gain hours for credentialling. Temp / On-call positions generally help cover 810-hour shifts as needed, the most emergent need is graveyard coverage. Temp / On-call Aides are required to cover at least two shifts per month and may take on as many additional shifts as they are willing / able.

Typical Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following :

• Provide oversight and Mental Health services in a residential setting serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Help to create and maintain a caring and supportive setting.
• Monitor for emotional and behavioral changes to ensure resident and staff safety.
• Facilitate group and individual skills training to assist in promoting community integration and recovery model approach (e.g. cooking, budgeting, shopping, cleaning, nutrition, medications, social skills, communication).
• Complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinate and facilitate resident activities, develop necessary appointments and community outings.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Administer medications and record in the MARS in accordance with Physician / PMHNP orders and Horizon policies and procedures.
• Work effectively with case managers, crisis workers, families of residents, and others involved to provide well-coordinated treatment.
• Perform shopping, cleaning, laundry and other housekeeping duties as needed. Provide meals and snacks as scheduled.
• Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Response Level 2 : In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

Experience and Training

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of general mental health issues of the clients with whom the incumbent interacts; knowledge of, or training in, the field of health, social sciences, psychology, or substance abuse; ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to people; ability to read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other agencies.

Physical Requirements

Operates a motor vehicle; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs stairs; lifts up to 5-30 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 5-30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 30 lbs. for up to 50 yards; keyboard operation; rapid-mental / hand / eye coordination; speaks in clear and audible voice; reads at 12 point font; depth perception; ability to hear at a whispered level; may have exposure to chemicals (cleaning) and occasional second-hand smoke.