Residential Aides - in Miles City, MT

CLASS TITLE: Residential Aide (Home and Community Based Services)

DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services FSLA: Non-exempt

HOURLY WAGE: $16.75 - $19.75 DOE Accountable to: Group Home Manager

PRIMARY OJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general supervision is responsible for the evening and

weekend oversight of clients in their group home living; Work varies requiring individual

judgment within clearly defined policies.

Weekday shift hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:00am

Weekend shift hours: 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:00am

• Daytime shifts are double staffed
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Physical requirements may require lifting up to 25#�s (greater with assistance) up a flight
  

of stairs, bending, stooping, prolonged sitting, and the ability to get in and out of a

vehicle without assistance;

• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing
  
• Must possess people skills and the ability to work with those suffering severe mental
  

illness;

• Some traveling required where exposure to inclement weather of heat, cold, rain, and
  

snow may occur; may be exposed to household chemicals

• Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month
  

of employment and must stay current on all new features throughout employment

• Shall participate in HIPAA, MANDT, and CPR training within first three (3) months of
  

employment

• Must possess a valid Montana Operator�s License (If your own personal vehicle is used
  

to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Follows the treatment plans of clients as developed by their therapist in conjunction
  

with the Lead Clinician

• Assists in maintaining a safe �Home Like†environment
  
• Shares in the responsibility of training of new employees
  
• Welcomes new residents and their families to the group home. Depending upon arrival
  

time of new residents, may be asked to orient them upon their arrival

• Shall maintain a good work relationship among all of the Mental Health Center Staff
  
• Shall maintain a good and professional relationship with the community and local
  

Health Care Professionals

• Maintains professional confidentiality
  
• Documents any behavior that needs to be passed on to other employees and to the
  

Director

• Shall Chart AGH weekly reports on assigned shift, record the taking of medications in
  

eMAR on the credible system, and keeps all resident medication in the locked drawer in

the office

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• Shares rotation of �on call†Crisis Line duties
  
• Performs all listed daily duties posted and such other duties as may be assigned.
  

SUPERVISION - RESPONSI BILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: May assist in training new

employees.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from High School or its equivalent with a combination of education and
  

experience in the public or mental health fields

• Must have computer skills
  
• Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month
  

of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment

• Shall participate in HIPAA, MANDT, and CPR training within first three (3) months of
  

employment and maintain certifications throughout employment

• Must possess a valid Montana Driver�s License (If your own personal vehicle is used to
  

transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Shall attend all monthly Group Home Staff meetings
  
• Shall share the responsibilities of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and general
  

house upkeep throughout each Group Home

• Be a role model for the residents, maintain, and/or improve Activities of Daily Living
  

(ADL)

• Share the responsibility of keeping accurate and thorough records of the residents and
  

the happenings at the Group Home.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

any non-essential job function.