Special Attendant

About the role

Work for Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Implement the resident’s treatment plan.
• Monitor residents during daily routines (meals, classroom, bathroom, general areas).
• Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
• Provide therapeutic interventions (de-escalation, redirection, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior).
• Counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
• Advise clients on appropriate social behavior.
• Coordinate client activities under the direction of a professional.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of clients’ training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.
• Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
• Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within the building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring safety and maximum security.
• Secure doors, search visitors (if applicable per facility policy), operate radio systems, issue keys and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
• Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensure the safety of each patient.
• Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients.
• Aid residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
• Maintain and distribute client funds for individual treatment programs (e.g., to teach budgeting skills).
• Perform routine clerical functions, including ordering supplies, maintaining client folders and other patient unit/ward forms, filing progress notes, and answering ward/unit telephone.
• Assist in carrying out occupational therapy/recreational therapy programs to maximize an individual’s capacity for independent living.
• Perform basic first aid in case of patient injury, such as applying antiseptics, bandages or utilizing CPR techniques and Heimlich maneuver as necessary.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, psychiatric nursing care practices including administering medications if certified or licensed.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles and methods needed to ensure therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
• Working knowledge of existing mental health provider systems.
• Practical knowledge of teaching techniques such as motivation, progress assessment, charting and behavior modification procedures with the ability to apply these skills as required.
• Specialized knowledge of needs of mentally ill client groups.
• Ability to operate routine medical equipment if trained/needed.
• Working knowledge of institution and unit procedures.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, behavior modification, self-defense and restraining techniques as needed without injury to residents.
• Ability to recognize behaviors in clients or others and take appropriate action.
• Ability to counsel and guide residents in social behavior.
• Ability to write reports and keep records and charts accurately.
• Ability to complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to perform routine clerical functions, including ordering supplies, maintaining client folders and other patient unit/ward forms, filing progress notes, and answering ward/unit telephone.
• Ability to perform and assist residents in performing housekeeping duties and daily living activities.
• Ability to maintain and distribute client trust accounts if needed.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Indiana.
• Certified or willing to become certified in professional rescuer CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or HSE diploma.
• At least 1+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Skills

• Therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
• Behavior modification, self-defense, and restraining techniques.
• Basic first aid and CPR/AED certification.
• Operate routine medical equipment.
• Manage resident behavior and conduct searches.
• Perform administrative tasks and clerical duties.
• Assist with daily living activities and housekeeping.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• A qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $41,210.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Schedule

Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.