View Point Health offers a full continuum of residential services to adults with psychiatric needs and provides stability for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Adult MH Supportive Housing Program is in search of a passionate and skilled Residential Care Provider to become a part of our dynamic team!
The Residential Care Provider (RCP) is responsible for oversight of day-to-day functioning of the individuals residing at the home. The BRIGHT home is a new program planned for implementation in the next 30-90 days and provides intensive support in a residential setting for clients who have a history with high-risk mental health behaviors (self-harm, suicidal ideations, etc.) and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The individuals are assigned and monitored based upon individualized safety levels of observation. The primary goal for the individuals is to stabilize the self-harm/at-risk behavior through DBT Skills application.
The staff will receive training and on-the-job support to help implement DBT Skills and DBT skills review with individuals. The RCP will train and support Independent Living Skills with the individual served in the residence, monitor, and document general activity and progress made of these at-risk individuals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Clinical Support
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Complete Observation Sheet to ensure and document safety levels required for assigned client(s)
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Implement and review DBT skills with clients as well as complete daily Skill Review Documentation in Electronic Medical Record
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Follow pre-established safety guidelines for each client.
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Discuss progress and concerns with supervision for review at Treatment Team Meetings
Independent Living Support
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Assist in determining the individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observing daily activities and reviewing records.
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Assists individuals in basic problem-solving and daily decision-making using the least intrusive methods appropriate while meeting the safety guidelines.
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Assist in providing training and oversight in daily living skills and personal care, such as dressing, hygiene, housekeeping, cooking, laundry, money management and socialization skills using techniques appropriate for their abilities as determined by the treatment team for each client.
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Maintains the residence in a clean and organized condition.
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Plans, prepares, and serves balanced meals following safety guidelines for each client.
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Transports individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities as needed.
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Supervises the self-administration of individuals’ medications using agency protocols and maintains required records.
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Documents individuals’ progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data-tracking sheets, and/or other prescribed skill builder formats as needed.
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Completes all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports, and other documentation according to protocols.
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Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
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Assists disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
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Performs other related duties that require moderate lifting.
