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OVERVIEW
OF THE POSITION
Responsible
for directing and assisting in the care and treatment of residents, including
life skills training and limited psychosocial interventions. May act
as shift lead in the absence of the supervisor. Performs
a wide variety of paraprofessional duties to assist in delivering services to
the mentally ill. Facilitates
resident cooking, cleaning and general maintenance duties. May be assigned in
certain settings, to administer medications and perform basic nursing duties
under the supervision of the Registered Nurses (Division 47 of the Nurse
Practice Act.)
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
¨ Determines and provides basic case management services to
residents, to include banking, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, mental and
physical health provider appointments, and assists residents to interface with
other social services.
¨ May assume lead position in the absence of or at the discretion of
the Administrator and/or Program Manager.
¨ Participates with the health care team in selecting appropriate
candidates for residence.
¨ Provides discharge planning.
¨ Admits and discharges residents.
¨ Administers medications and performs basic nursing duties as
prescribed by the physician and assigned by the Registered Nurse according to
OAR 851-047-000.
¨ Participates in Residential Service Planning, acts as a member of
the Service Team.
¨ Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as prescribed by
the Residential Service Team.
¨ Assures that staff scheduling is adequate, may act as scheduling lead.
¨ Observes and monitors residents, charts resident behaviors,
activities and changes in mental and physical conditions.
¨ Interacts with other members of the health care team.
¨ Directs and participates in facility cooking, cleaning and general
maintenance duties.
¨ Directs staff and assists residents in activities of daily living,
to include bathing, grooming, hygiene, laundry, cooking,
cleaning and general health.
¨ Plans, coordinates and supervises recreation activities and
outings of residents.
¨ Transports and supervises residents as necessary.
¨ Monitors safety and security of environment. Leads and assists in management of behavioral
emergencies.
¨ Audits resident charts, enters information into computer, answers telephones.
¨ Informs Administrator and Program Manager of resident and facility
needs and concerns.
¨ Maintains positive work relationships with member of Phoenix Place
staff, medical and rehabilitation staff.
¨ Attends and participates in general staff meetings.
¨ Maintains timely, complete written records of residents
contacts, attendance and other documentation required by state and county
regulations for residential care.
¨ Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with level
of experience and preparation.
OCCUPATIONAL
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
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Valid
Driver's License
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CPR
Certification
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First
Aid Certification
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Will
obtain P.A.R.T. Training Certificate.
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL
PREPARATION
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High
School Diploma or its equivalent, and
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Four
years experience working in the mental health field, or
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Completion
of one year mental health tech training or its equivalent and two years
experience working in the mental health field, or
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Other
comparative combination of education and experience demonstrating the
knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.
COMPENSATION
This is a part-time/on-call position
with the Mental Health department. The
starting wage for this position is $14.87 per hour. Future increases are
reviewed annually and are based upon performance and movement on a 7 step scale
which extends up to a current maximum of $19.34 per hour. This position is classified as Non-Exempt by
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, therefore, is eligible for overtime
pay.
APPLICATION
& SELECTION PROCESS
To apply, return a completed Klamath
County Employment Application. When
applying, please reference job number
12-002.551.
This position is constantly recruiting. Application materials are available from the
Klamath County Human Resources Department located in the Government Center, Room
216, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon
97601-6332. Our telephone number is
(541) 883-4296 or toll-free (888) 339-KCHR.
Our facsimile number is (541) 883-4270.
You may submit your application in person, fax or online via our
website, www.co.klamath.or.us. The selection process will consist of a
review and evaluation of the knowledge and skills on the applications and
resumes submitted. The best-qualified
applicants, as determined by Klamath County, will be considered for
employment.
For
additional information, visit us online, or call our 24-hour job information
hotline at 541-883-4188.
Klamath
County enforces a drug free work place. Successful applicants will be required
to submit to a pre-employment drug screening.