Notice of Position Opening
Grade: RSS3 – C3
Position: Residential Behavioral Health Specialist
Division: Community Developmental Service
*** $3,000 Sign on Bonus ***
We are an innovative person-centered organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Central Vermont for over 50 years. Focused on empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and providing trauma-informed care, our dynamic and caring team promotes creativity, growth, and a positive environment.
Summary of Position: As a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mental health residential facility for adults in Vermont. This role encompasses elements from various positions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support and care.
Essential Functions:-
Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities.
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Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
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Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required.
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Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise.
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Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community.
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Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines.
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Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
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Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents.
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Capture online notes, data related to residents’ daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software.
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Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner
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Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times.
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Be a positive influence.
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Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents.
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Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments.
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Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:-
High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
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Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
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Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
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Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity. Ability to walk up to several miles and lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become combative or willing to participate in mitigation training.
- Skills to work with mental health/developmental/co-occurring residential clients with highly complex medical needs.
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Skills to deal with extensive instances of unpredictability exhibited by clients. Including things such as suicidality and exhibiting dangerous behaviors towards self or others.
Successful Candidates Will:-
Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
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Follow through with assigned tasks.
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Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Possess and expresses great patience and empathy for residents.
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Positive attitude and sense of humor.
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Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
What We Offer:-
Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime.
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Bi-annual difficulty of care stipend.
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Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
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Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%.
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Employee assistance plan.
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Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually.
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Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel.
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Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.
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