Residential Advisor

Job Details

Job Location:

Elkhorn City - 5971 Poor Bottom Road - Elkhorn City, KY, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00

Hourly

The Residential advisor is responsible for providing routine daily support, monitoring and documentation of the daily activities of those participating in the residential program. An individual in this position will be responsible for documentation of all on and offsite activities of the participant. This position is also tasked with ensuring the safety of all program participants and ensuring compliance with program rules and West Care policies.

Additionally this person will interact with program participants in a supportive and positive manner while modeling the mission of the program.

• Monitors the daily activities of the program participants
• Assure compliance with the designated program schedule
• Document the daily activities of the program participants in the electronic medical record
• Facilitate and document non clinical groups under the direction of the program director
• Utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques to assist with de-escalation of situations, ensuring resident, staff, and visitor safety
• Implements the behavioral/level system where applicable
• Assists in the accountability process
• Assists with the initial assessment and receiving of new program participants
• Working a flexible schedule, and consistently arriving to scheduled shifts on time
• Transports participants to medical appointments, approved activities, and program locations
• Assists in the implementation of recreational activities for program participants, participating where appropriate
• Ensures the facility is kept clean and in working order
• Ensures participant medication is processed upon arrival, monitors residents self-administration and documents medications taken.
• Uploads documents to the program participants electronic medical record as assigned
• Assists other West Care staff as needed to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Kentucky
• Performs other duties as assigned

• A working understanding of the helping profession
• Must be at least 18 years old or older
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required, Associate’s Degree or related behavioral health certifications is preferred

• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License

• Work is primarily performed within a treatment facility, but outside work and out-of-state travel may occasionally be required
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may occur during employment. All company personnel are required to deal with such elements in accordance with West Care’s safety standards. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee
• Travel between program locations within the region is required
• Flexible work hours and regular attendance is required

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

• Requires mobility and physical activity:
  Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor…