Shift Coordinator - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization

Brien Center for Mental Health

Pittsfield, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Computer Skills, Consulting, Documentation, Driver's License, Facilities Management, First Aid, Healthcare Administration, Laundry, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP), Multitasking, Nursing Management, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Reviews, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Schedule Development, Spreadsheets, Staff Development, Staff Motivation, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Web-Based Email, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
LOCATION
Pittsfield, MA
POSTED
Today

General Description:

Responsible for oversight of shifts including: site operations, staffing, staff development, consultation, supervision, documentation requirements, site beautification. Participate in implementation of individual action plans for person’s served.  Work as a member of a team to provide opportunities for individuals while displaying hope and optimism.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide supervision to direct care staff at both sites. Manage call-outs and consult with Program Director, Nurse Manager, Program Coordinator and/or Acute Care Administrator on Call
  • Monitor and insure completion of all medication and communication forms for next day appointments.
  • Monitor and update all individual records as required.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance of clinical records, including all MSDP and DMH standards.
  • Maintain work environment, manage and report hazards to supervisor and/or Facilities Manager.
  • Report any facilities related issues to Facilities Manager.  Follow up to insure facilities issues are corrected.
  • Insure programming is active and within the scope of wellness and recovery principles.

 Other Responsibilities:

  • Assist individuals with medication administration as needed. 
  • Provide supervision to support MAP policy.
  • Provide direct supervision to staff as assigned.
  • Review and document individual’s progress towards goals
  • Work in a Direct Care capacity as necessary to provide adequate staff or respond to a clinical need.
  • Participate in all relevant staff meetings, recovery team meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency meetings
  • Serve on interagency committees
  • Keep supervisor well informed and updated on all house activities daily
  • Report any incidents regarding accidents, injury or medication errors to your supervisor and complete all corresponding documentation.
  • Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping according to DMH and MSDP standards.
  • Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect
  • Flexibly to respond to program scheduling needs
  • Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
  • Successfully complete and maintain MAP, CPR and First Aid certifications
  • Maintain all standards of confidentiality.

Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field or four years of experience in related field
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Knowledge of licensing requirements and skills to maintain those standards
  • Ability to supervise, evaluate and motivate staff
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to multi-task and deal with a wide variety of people

Other Requirements

  • Ability to pass a CORI (Criminal Background) check and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) check
  • Driver's License and use of personally insured vehicle

Skills:

  • Ability to make independent decisions based on defined recovery goals
  • Leadership skills required to supervisor and delegate responsibilities to other employees, students and volunteers and oversee assignments
  • Proficient computer skills in using web-based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing documetnts
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to employ time management skills

Working Conditions:

  • Works in office; housing type environment: temperature regulated
  • Able to work or travel to various locations

 Physical Requirements and Conditions:

  • Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
  • Lifting Maximums:  weight of grocery bags and/or laundry baskets
  • Push, pull, stand, reach overhead and twist
  • Able to bend at the knees, waist and lower self to the ground or floor without assistance
  • Able to physically climb and descend stairs without assistance
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 


About the Company

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Brien Center for Mental Health