Residential Care Provider; RCP - STAR ; MH - Covington, GA

Residential Care Provider (RCP) - STAR Home (MH) - Covington, GA (Healthcare)

Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)

Job Code: SSS
010/ Client Support Worker or T6001/Support Services Worker

Shift: Full‑Time (40 hours per week on average) or PRN/Hourly (19 Hours Per week average)

Job

Hours:

Times May Vary

Base

Location:

STAR Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Adult MH Supportive Housing Intensive

The Residential Care Provider (RCP) is responsible for oversight of the day‑to‑day functioning of the individuals residing at the home. The STAR home is a new program that provides intensive support in a residential setting for clients who have a history with high‑risk mental health behaviors (self‑harm, suicidal ideations, etc.) 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. During an individual’s time at the residence, the safety levels will decrease as the client stabilizes. As ongoing stabilization is achieved, the treatment approach will shift to a focus towards Independent Living Skills.

The RCP will train and support Independent Living Skills with the individual served in the residence. The RCP will monitor, and document general activity and progress made of these at‑risk individuals.

• Complete Observation Sheet to ensure and document safety levels required for assigned client(s), and implement and review DBT skills with clients as well as complete daily Skill Review Documentation in Electronic Medical Record.
• Follow pre‑established safety guidelines for each client.
• Discuss progress and concerns with supervision for review at Treatment Team Meetings.

• Assist in determining the individual's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences by observing daily activities and reviewing records.
• Assist individuals in basic problem‑solving and daily decision‑making using the least intrusive methods appropriate while meeting the safety guidelines.
• 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.
• Maintain the residence in a clean and organized condition.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals following safety guidelines for each client.
• Transport individuals to work, day programs, doctor appointments, shopping, recreational and other activities as needed.
• Supervise the self‑administration of individuals medication using agency protocols and maintain required records.
• Document individuals progress toward goals and objectives identified in their treatment and/or behavior plans through activity/progress notes, data‑tracking sheets, and other prescribed skill builder formats as needed.
• Complete all home and vehicle records, logs, notes, assessments, reports, and other documentation according to protocols.
• Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
• Assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts.
• May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
• Performs other duties that require moderate lifting.

• Must have high school diploma or GED AND any combination of training and experience that would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License, and a clean motor vehicle report.

• At least one year of experience working with MH/IDD populations.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) preferred.

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and be…