Lead Residential Advisor

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Assignee Village Park Drive, Pocono Lake, PA, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Our Mission:

To empower individuals with behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or developmental disabilities to achieve the lives of their choosing in the community.

Title: Lead Residential Advisor (Lead RA)

Summary of

Job Description:

Provide oversight of Member residential living arrangements, including safety, cleanliness, and overall environment of recovery. Oversees medication room and documentation of Member self-administration of medications. Provides supervision and oversight to Residential Advisors.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Roving and inspection of residences and Member ADL support as needed.
• Provide supervision and training to Residential Advisors including monthly documented supervision.
• Ensure completion of facilities and medication management activities, including (but not limited to) the following:
• Disaster Drills
• Residential Checklist
• Medication Room Checklist
• Van Checklist
• Weekly Medication Reconciliation log
• Apartment care and moves
• Daily review of medication room and documentation of medication self-administration and medication logs.
• Implement and document Member interventions and progress relative to Member Treatment Plan as it pertains to medication and ADL compliance.
• Complete Incident Reports in accordance with processes outlined by the Managed Care Organization (MCO), County, State and Project Transition Policy and Process.
• Complete all shift notes and other interactions with Members and document in DAP format by the end of your covered shift.
• Facilitate/ Co-facilitate all groups as assigned and complete documentation within 24 hours of facilitating.
• Support with transporting members to appointments per the directive of the Program Director.
• Support with observation of Member alcohol and drug screenings and document observations by the end of the covered shift (if applicable).
• Participate in phone coaching/ crisis management process, which includes (but is not limited to):
• Orienting Member and family to phone coaching process.
• Carry and respond to coaching phone calls on days assigned, including being available to go onsite for emergencies during hours when there is no or minimal staff coverage.
• Provide coverage for staff callouts.
• Following incident reporting and documentation process for all on-call emergencies.
• Support Members with activities of daily living including (but not limited to) the following:
• Daily oversight and coaching of daily living activities.
• Observing Member self-administration of medication.
• Support with the development of socialization/ communication skills, conflict resolution, de-escalation skills, and utilization of crisis supports.
• Support with meal planning, menu development, food shopping and meal preparation.
• Encourage and support health and home safety practices.
• Support with navigation of public transportation services.
• Complete continuing educational requirements as aligned with regulatory compliance.
• Attend individual supervision sessions and program meetings as scheduled by direct supervisor.
• Support with hiring and ongoing evaluation of Residential Advisors.
• Ensure documentation of all Member engagements is completed within 24 hours.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Additional Performance Expectations:

• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and will support and implement interventions and directives as directed by the Team.
• Always demonstrate compassion and concern when supporting a Member through embracing Project Transition and PCS Mental Health’s Mission and Core Values.
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