Special Attendant Supervisor

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Madison State Hospital:

Madison State Hospital is located in a rural area overlooking the Ohio River and has served the citizens of Indiana for over a century, opening its door to patients in 1910. As part of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network, our staff offer comprehensive treatment programs utilizing a Trauma Informed Care approach. Patients admitted for treatment can participate in individual therapy, medication therapy, family therapy, psycho-educational groups, rehabilitation therapies, chaplain services, co-occurring programming, as well as employment opportunities.

Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups. MSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $45,422.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Behavioral & Therapeutic Skills

• Monitor de-escalation techniques, ensuring the staff are following the principles of de-escalation and re-direction for prevention of restraint and management of behavior.
• Demonstrate and monitor staff to ensure therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for the prevention and management of behavior.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of special attendant patient programming.
• Assist in implementation of resident’s treatment plan including giving medication.

Security & Safety Skills

• Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within the building and off-grounds for medical, dental or legal needs, ensuring safety and maximum security.
• Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness, which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
• Secure doors, search visitors (if applicable per facility policy), operate radio systems, issue keys and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
• Conduct searches of patient’s rooms, searching for possible contraband and ensure the safety of each patient.
• Operate state vehicles to transport patients for scheduled outings, particularly during Special Attendant staffing shortages.

Patient Care & Support

• Attend all patient admissions to ensure patient programming.
• Assist with patient care and patient programming in the unit.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Observe, report,and recordthe condition and behavior of residents.
• Participate in process improvements for the facility.
• Complete Special Attendant staffing and scheduling assignment sheets
• Project staffing needs at least three (3) days in advance and proactively secure coverage to prevent service disruptions.
• Approve or deny time off and trade request slips for Special Attendants
• Perform routine clerical functions, including answering ward/unit telephone during Special Attendant shortages.
• Ensure employees assigned to 1:1 hospital duties receive timely relief for lunch breaks to maintain compliance with labor standards and promote staff well-being.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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