Residential Associate - On Call

Description

JOB TITLE:
Residential Associate

FLSA:
On Call - Non Exempt (Expectation is to cover shifts as needed)

LOCATION:
New Roads, Pendleton

SUPEVISOR:
Facility Assistant Administrator

PAY GRADE: B5 ($19.23 - $26.54 per hour, depending on experience)

*** Shift Differentials added to hourly wage ranging from $1-$2.50 for Nights and Weekends

*** $500 Hiring Bonus!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

Provides services and supports for clients that help the residents develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. These services may include the mental health services, rehabilitation services, social services, personal services, medical, dental and other health care services, educational services, financial management services, legal services, vocational services, transportation, recreational and leisure activities, and other services required to meet a resident’s needs as defined in the guidelines of their personal care plan.

This person works directly with residents to promote recovery.

Supervision Received

The Assistant Administrator is the immediate supervision and provides supervision of the Residential Associate. However, given the nature of the business, the Facility Administrator will often provide direct supervision, primarily in the absence of the Assistant Administrator.

Supervision Exercised

Position does not supervise or assign work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

I. Professionalism

• Follow & reference the policies and procedures, mission, and values of CCS.
• Demonstrate leadership and independent judgment skills.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Follow & reference OARs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and protect client confidentiality while in the community.
• Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of collaborative problem solving and ability/discipline to utilize this approach in interactions with clients and colleagues.

II. Clinical

• Actively supervise and interact with clients both in the community and within the facility.
• Orient, train, and supervise residents to perform properly, safety, and independently within the guidelines of the personal care plan.
• Provide services and support to the clients according to their individual service plan.
• Demonstrate active listening and empathy skills.

III. Other skills and abilities

• Transport clients to and from appointments and activities; provide direct supervision as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications, following physician orders for all medications within agency policies and procedures.
• Assist clients as necessary in making and keeping medical appointments and filling prescriptions.
• Demonstrate understanding of group dynamics and effectively intervene when necessary.
• Assist clients as necessary with food purchases, preparation, and clean up.
• Assist clients as necessary in completely housekeeping tasks and maintaining cleanliness of the home.
• Provide direct skills training and coaching within skill areas including but not limited to: independent living/self-sufficiency, education, navigating the medical community, community living, and/or as assigned.
• Report any suspected violations of client’s rights or abuse of a client by another client or staff member according to policies and OARs regarding mandatory reporting. Such reporting is required for, but is not limited to, suspected incidents of physical assault, neglect of care, sexual exploitation or financial exploitation, which may also include borrowing or removing property from the program.
• Transfer residents to and from wheelchairs, beds, chairs, toilets, etc.…