RESIDENTIAL CARE COORDINATOR

This job is a part-time, as needed position. The applicant must be willing to work weekends. We need back-up for staff members who are on vacations and other scheduling needs. 

Job Summary:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

• Provide direct care to clients one-on-one or group therapy sessions to implement skill acquisition.
• Observe, collect, and record data on client activity, attendance, and progress.
• Assist in implementing behavior modification techniques.
• Collaborates with or assists doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists in working with clients treatment.
• Encourages patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
• Develops or teaches strategies to promote client wellness and belonging.
• Ensure clients follow the continuous daily schedule and are where they need to be and on time.
• Routine checks of group areas and bedrooms for cleanliness and directly addresses the issue.
• Maintains order and supply of all cleaning supplies/general supplies and reports supply needs accordingly.
• Prepared to intervene with violent, potentially violent, and suicidal clients by verbal and physical means.
• All other duties assigned.

• Basic knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively and in a manner that de-escalates tense situations.

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D required.
• Postsecondary certificate or Associate’s degree in psychiatric or mental health technology with courses in psychology preferred.

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and moving.
• May require the ability to physically restrain individuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.