Hiring for 2 Vacancies :

Shift 1 – Saturday 3pm-11pm and Sunday 7am-3pm + on call coverage for other team members, as needed.

Shift 2 - Saturday and Sunday graveyard 11pm-7am + on call coverage for other team members, as needed.

Position Description: To work in a group home for the chronically mentally ill.

Duties: Oversee and provide a positive environment for group home residents. Help clients retain/enhance appropriate living skills. Verify medication compliance for clients receiving prepackaged medications. Provide skill development for age appropriate interpersonal daily living skills. Supervise clients at the level required for successful placement. Monitor client compliance with personal hygiene-including clean-up when necessary. Assist clients with daily chores. Some light housekeeping. Assist clients to eliminate or reduce symptoms of their diagnosis, improve personal motivation, independence, and self-esteem.

Other Skills, Abilities and Expectations:

• Computer literacy for operation of automated medical records system.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain strict compliance of all client information.
• Ability to serve individuals with mental illness.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise individual judgment and to take appropriate action in emergencies.
• Timely and punctual.
• Positive attitude relative to job expectations, supervision, and center policies/procedures.
• Conduct tasks in a safe manner, uphold center safety policies and report safety issues to appropriate sources.
• Generate and maintain quality records as required.
• Attend supervision appointments and staff meetings as scheduled.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATIONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience serving individuals with severe mental illness preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must pass a criminal background investigation. Ability to work a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Flexibility to cover co-worker shifts when necessary.

BRBHS is an EOE.