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Bay Cove Human Services · 1 month ago

Mental Health Assistant Residential Program Manager

Dorchester, Boston, MA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22/hr - $22.84/hr

1+ years exp

Bay Cove Human Services is dedicated to partnering with individuals to overcome challenges and realize their potential. The Mental Health Assistant Residential Program Manager assists the Program Manager in managing a group living environment for adults with mental health issues, providing direct intervention and support while overseeing staff and program operations.

ConsultingHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists the Program Manager in guiding program culture by demonstrating leadership in how overall engagement with Persons occurs by knowledgeably incorporating the practices and philosophies of evidence based practices such as Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety, Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) into program culture

Utilizes recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals

Participate on the Engagement Team of assigned persons as directed by the ACCS Clinical Supervisor

Collaborate with Care Coordination Entities and other providers to ensure access to appropriate medical, clinical, self-help, and peer modalities during times of crisis, care transitions, other life transitions and changes in health status

Provides skilled shift coverage and supervision of staff, including weekends and awake overnights, as scheduled by the supervisor

Contribute to the overall functioning of the Integrated Team by sharing in the administrative responsibilities as assigned

Oversees staff scheduling in the absence of the Program Manager. Including coordinating relief coverage for the program. Maintains of a pool of qualified relief staff. Orients and trains relief staff

Provides oversight for all financial and budgetary procedures including petty cash, client finances, and payroll in the absence of the Program Manager

Serves as the medication officer for the program, providing oversight of the Medication Administration Program (MAP) and periodic medication administration

Maintains accurate programmatic documentation such as fire drills, emergency reports, transportation sheets, daily logs, progress notes, teaching programs, and any other documentation as assigned by the Program Manager

Performs other household maintenance and cleaning tasks which have been designated as shift responsibilities and as assigned by the Program manager

Collaborates with Program Manager to identify staff performance issues, formulate corrective action plans, train/coach staff, and regularly reassess staff performance

Qualification

Severe mental healthMedication administration certificationCPRFirst Aid certificationBachelor's Degree in PsychologyWindowsWordProfessional communication skillsBilingual preferredTime management skills

Required

High School diploma or GED required

At least one year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental health issues required

Strong commitment to the right of each Person with mental health challenges to live in community residences, to work in market jobs, and to have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services of their own choosing

Professional writing and verbal communications skills

High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time management skills

Proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps

Department of Public Health certification in medication administration required within 3 months of hire

CPR and First Aid certification required within 3 months of hire

Ability to go up and down stairs to monitor clients on multiple floors and physical capacity to assist people with mobility impairments as needed

Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication

Valid driver's license