Residential Care Provider (RCP) - GRAN Recovery Center - Covington, GA. (Healthcare)
View Point Health
Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)
Job Code: SSS010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker
Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)
Job Hours: Times May Vary
Base Location: Covington, GA.
Division/Department/Program: GRAN Recovery Center
View Point Healths GRAN Recovery Center is a 28-day Intensive Residential Addiction treatment program. With an emphasis on maintaining a positive therapeutic community, treatment interventions focus on promoting abstinence from substance use, shifting from addictive behaviors and effecting change in the individuals lifestyle, attitudes and values. We are looking for a Residential Care Provider to join our multi-disciplinary team to monitor general client activity, observe and report behaviors of adult clients with a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health in an intensive residential treatment facility. The position requires flexibility in job tasks and scheduling to accommodate needs of the facility to include some weekend and evening coverage. This facility requires alternating holiday coverage between all staff.
The Residential Care Provider monitors general resident activity to observe and report behavior/progress of individuals with severe developmental disabilities living in a group home or other community residential setting and provides individualized skills trainings according to residents needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitors general client activity to observe and report behavior/progress of adult clients.Maintains awareness of client behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their safety during dining, showering, or other activities.Observes and becomes familiar with each clients behavior and diagnosis.Monitors clients for detection of any behaviorwhich could be injurious to self or others, or which is so unusual or atypical that immediate attention of professional staff is warranted.When necessary for the physical safety of the client, use the least restrictive, agency-approved behavioral or physical intervention technique appropriate for the situation.Secures assistance from and/or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations.Assists with admissions to include searching all clients to ensure no harmful items are brought into unit.Maintains the residence and building in a clean and organized condition to assure a safe, secure, and attractive environment for residents and staff. This may include removal of trash or debris from living/ recreational areas, cleanup after meals, wiping surfaces, etc.Assists with discharge of clients to ensure all items are collected and given to the client at discharge.Provides support to each resident in maintaining his/her personal living space ina clean and orderly manner.Assists with visitation for clients.Records clearly, concisely, and accurately all client care data and other documentation in medical records and other program records according to agency policy and applicable standards of careAssists as back-up to kitchen staff and in preparing meals for clients.Participates in change of shift meetings, treatment team meetings, staffing,and other sessions to provide the information about each resident necessary for implementation of an appropriate, individualized treatment plan.Assists monthly in gathering customer service surveys.Assists with psychoeducational groups and activities for clients throughout the day as
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-relatedexperience in a social services-related position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with IDD populationCertified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.
Requirements/Competencies:
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.Requires long periods of sitting/standing.Must have valid Georgia drivers license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Benefits (for qualified employees):
State Health Benefits Package(medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)Company contributes 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement PlanGenerous PTO plus 9 holidays per year and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!No employee deduction for Social Security means more money in your paycheck!Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travelQualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.Flexible hours available, including telehealth from home!
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
