20-163 Site Monitor

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

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POSITION:                                             Site Monitor (Full-Time)

                                                               Westmoreland Enhanced Supportive Housing Program

PAY GRADE:                                          8

WAGE:                                                    $24,648 (plus excellent benefits package!)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors and maintains the general safety, security of consumers in crisis and assists in the day to day operations of the assigned residential site.
• Assists in developing and implementing Individual Program Plans to provide residents with assistance in independence and personal responsibility.
• As a member of the housing support team, provides hands-on support and assistance to Specialized Residential Unit II residents.
• Provides staff support and hands-on instruction to residents to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution.
• Attends and participates in monthly resident related staffing.
• Oversees residents medication needs and is the direct contact with pharmacies.
• Accompanies/transports residents to medical appointments.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling resident appointments.
• Serves as an advocate in promptly locating and obtaining needed specialized services to meet resident needs.
• Maintains communication and an effective working relationship with resident’s families and staff to coordinate service delivery to resident.
• Serves as a mentor for new employee’s as part of the training process and provides ongoing mentoring to all employee’s as needed.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor the overall needs of residents and staff.
• Assures appropriate well balanced meal planning to meet the needs of all residents.
• Prepares and submits all required program reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings to develop knowledge and skills to assist residents in crisis resolution and support job performance.
• Maintains proper condition, cleanliness and safety of the Specialized Residential Unit II and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.; with two years’ experience in Human Service residential setting.
• Must have the ability to utilize electronic medical records.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and Safe Driving record.
• Must successfully obtain criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to transport oneself and/or individuals in an insured vehicle as program needs dictate;
• Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
• Ability to assist and/or lift individuals weighing up to 150 pounds, as may be required.
• Ability to move and/or lift program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING#20-163.

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