Direct Care Staff - BHPP

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (BHPP)

Classification:
One FTE
- Non-exempt (hourly)

1. Ensuring all client needs are met including but not limited to: meals provided, medications administered as prescribed, all documentation completed by the end of the shift (DAPs, communication log, monthly reports, QA's and incident reports as needed);

2. Primary responsibilities - including helping them keep their room clean, monthly report and spending "primary time" each month;

3. Taking weekly vitals for each client;

4. Supervision (face to face/signs of life checks at least every 15 minutes, if not more frequently);

5. Ensuring the safety of all clients;

6. Conducting groups, activities and outings according to the milieu schedule/RPM directives;

7. Transportation to and from various appointments and activities (in company vehicles);

8. Prevent and de-escalate crisis according to SCOA policy and protocols;

9. Effective communication with all staff, RPM, Case Manager and Directors as appropriate;

10. Teaching and coaching in regards to life skills, independence and all other service plan goals for each client;

11. Be familiar with and follow client's individual service and safety plans;

12. Appropriate role modeling of physical appearance, social skills, professional words, actions, etc;

13. Establish and maintain professional boundaries;

14. Ensure that all assigned tasks are completed;

15. Confront and de-escalate negative behavior;

16. Overnight staff must be awake at all times and are responsible for: printing DAP notes and communication logs, filing, archiving according to Case Manager direction; cleaning according to overnight duty schedule; med tracking every night and email to RPM every night; inventory of 1st aid kits weekly; sending attendance to appropriate parties nightly; checking fridge/freezer temps nightly;

17. Additional duties as determined by the RPM, Group Leader, DAS/DRS.

18. Adheres to Sequel policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee and student safety.