Part-Time Residential Specialist (Overnight)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor therapeutic milieu and patient activities
• Conduct random and regular walk-through the program
• Respond to patient’s crises and emergencies as needed
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in all interactions
• Maintain objectivity towards all patients and make decisions based on accurate information
• Maintain observation of all patient areas to include, dining room, living room, group rooms, patio, and bedrooms to monitor patient activities
• Transport patients to outside activities, night AA meetings and appointments as needed
• Monitor patients leaving and returning from pass
• Organize transportation for patients as necessary, including Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab Procedures
• Communicate with staff in staff meetings regarding patient participation and patient’s progress
• Provide patient milieu information in staff log
• Document behavioral changes and any behavioral management issues employed with the patient in Welligent and shift log as appropriate
• Meet at least monthly with supervisor for supervision
• Attend morning shift report to give and receive patient milieu
• Attend residential staff, clinical problem-solving meetings, as scheduled
• Document significant patient issues in staff log, patient health record (Welligent) and complete Incident Reports as needed in Welligent
• Present and facilitate Life Skills training and 12 Step Education
• Provide information on AA/NA to patients through 12 step education
• Conduct orientation for new patients based on program handbook
• Maintain urine testing schedule and follow standard procedures in monitoring, documenting and transporting urine to urinalysis facility
• Document in Urine Log and prepare specimens for labs.
• (Refer to company policy for laboratory information)
• Take stat urine as needed
• Conduct random search of possessions of patients returning from pass
• Conduct random weekly urinalysis of residents, as directed by Residential Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator
• As applicable, administer medications including medication pass to patients and count medications at shift change. (Only if successfully completed 32-hour Medication Aid Training)
• For applicable programs, distribute medication to patients for self-administration according to procedure
• Document all medications; report errors or problems to supervisor
• Ensure all equipment in sound working condition and reports any problem to supervisor
• Maintain smooth operation of the program through resident community structure
• Remain awake throughout shift
• During night shift, make bed checks of all patients at appropriate times
• During night shift, use Bed Checklist and note times of rounds, including Insure “lights out” rules are followed
• Confront inappropriate patient behavior and documents intervention
• Contact supervisor, Program Director as needed in case of medical/psychiatric/behavioral emergencies
• Call 911 or employ Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab Procedures in non-emergencies
• Communicate with supervisor and staff regarding patient related issues
• Complete shift with a shift note in staff log to indicate any changes in status of patients and/or facility
• Absorb and break down charts, copy program forms, and create intake for the Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
• Monitor visitors during weekend visitation, and Require all visitors to sign in and wear visitor badge
• Assure no visitor enters if under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Check all resident packages brought into visitation for patients by visitors
• Monitor activities of patients and visitors to assure program and site/church rules are enforced
• Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures
• Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff
• Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff trainings to increase skill and knowledge and set appropriate example for staff
• Maintain current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and 32-hour Medication AID training, Narcan
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation
• Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality
• Ability to work and communicate with others. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a thorough knowledge of various treatment methods and experience working with diverse populations
• Strong computer aptitude, including, but not limited to use of email, HRIS timekeeping, documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting
• Walking
• Climbing stairs
• Standing
• Carrying up to 15 pounds
• Listening
• Speaking
• Typing
• Reading
• Writing