Residential Mental Health Worker III - Day Shift MAP Specialist, Grounds Program

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Job Description
- Residential Mental Health Worker III
- Day Shift MAP Specialist, On Grounds Program (260006FV)

Job Description

Residential Mental Health Worker III
- Day Shift MAP Specialist, On Grounds Program - ( 260006FV )

Description

The Department of Mental Health, Area Residential Program is seeking an experienced Direct Care Worker with knowledge of the requirements of providing 24/7 residential care in a group living environment.

This individual should be Certified and highly skilled in Medication Administration and under the supervision of the MAP Director, will act as MAP Specialist for their Shift assuring that DPH and DMH policies for a MAP Certified Program are implemented and followed across all work sites on the shift assigned.

Demonstrating strong professional skills, this individual will not only assure that individuals served receive needed medical and psychiatric care and that the appropriate implementation and documenting of medication administration is entered consistent with MAP policies, this person will also assure that staff at each program site follows all MAP requirements. Along with their peers, this individual will also function as a MHW III within the residential site assigned and across the program as needed assuring the implementation of Individual Action Plans;

acts as advocate for assigned persons served, completes all necessary documentation and record keeping, maintaining a Person Centered atmosphere and professional performance, has knowledge of DMH Residential regulations and program procedures, supervises other assigned staff on shift, and assures that information is shared as needed between shifts, among work sites, with the Shift Supervisor, and performs related work as required.

A professional atmosphere and performance are expected at all times. Documentation of Person Served progress and communication is an essential duty. Maintaining a Person Centered and Trauma Informed approach fosters an environment where individuals can work on achieving their goals and dealing with any barriers to their progress. This position requires transportation of clients to appointments and other community activities.

Please Note: The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week on the first shift from 6:45 AM-3:15 PM. The days off will be Friday and Saturday. The work location will cover both Taunton and Lakeville, MA.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

• Works as primary advocate by providing direct one to one contact with assigned person served to assist them in all areas and to aid them in the implementation of their Community Service Plan.
• Appropriate record keeping ensuring documentation in the EMR of person served progress and to ensure compliance with existing DMH regulations and procedures.
• Adheres to MAP policies and procedures to ensure that medication is administered safely to person served.
• Assist person served in development of independent living skills, such as personal hygiene, cooking, housekeeping, clothing maintenance, and nutrition by utilizing motivational interviewing skills and counseling techniques, role modeling and/or other individualized or group best practices to promote person served growth.
• Engage persons individually and/or in group, in the development of recreational, educational, health and fitness activities within the program and the community to foster an improved quality of life.
• Promote emotional growth and mental stability by assisting with use of Safety and Crisis Plans to promote independence in managing crisis.
• Provide an oral report to the oncoming shift; reading and writing all pertinent information in the log and communication with person in charge all required and necessary information to facilitate communication and provide for continuity of care.
• Ongoing yard, house and vehicle maintenance, and cleaning to ensure that the condition of GLE site/yard meets Rehab Option, Licensing and Human Rights standards.
• Act in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in dealing with persons served, families, coworkers and other service providers.
• Maintain an environment of respect, privacy and quality of service to uphold the rights of persons served. Assist persons to file complaints when needed.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Capacity to perform basic…