CLASS TITLE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
PARAPROFESSIONAL (BHPP)
CLASSIFICATION: One FTE- Non-exempt (hourly)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensuring all client needs are met including but not limited to: meals provided, medications administered as prescribed,
all documentation completed by the end of the shift (DAPs, communication log, monthly reports, QA's and incident reports as needed);
2. Primary responsibilities - including helping them keep their room clean, monthly report and spending "primary
time" each month;
3. Taking weekly vitals for each client;
4. Supervision (face to face/signs of life checks at least every 15 minutes, if not more frequently);
5. Ensuring the safety of all clients;
6. Conducting groups, activities and outings according to the milieu schedule/RPM directives;
7. Transportation to and from various appointments and activities (in company vehicles);
8. Prevent and de-escalate crisis according to SCOA policy and protocols;
9. Effective communication with all staff, RPM, Case Manager and Directors as appropriate;
10. Teaching and coaching in regards to life skills, independence and all other service plan goals for each client;
11. Be familiar with and followclient's individual service and safety plans;
12. Appropriate role modeling of physical appearance, social skills, professional words, actions, etc;
13. Establish and maintain professional boundaries;
14. Ensure that all assigned tasks are completed;
15. Confront and de-escalate negative behavior;
16. Overnight staff must be awake at all times and are responsible for: printing DAP notes and communication
logs, filing, archiving according to Case Manager direction; cleaning according to overnight duty schedule; med tracking every night and email to RPM every night; inventory of 1st aid kits weekly; sending attendance to appropriate parties nightly; checking fridge/freezer temps nightly;
- Additional duties as determined by the RPM, Group Leader, DAS/DRS.
18.
Adheres
to Sequel policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission,
storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with
HIPAA.
Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for
his/her actions.
- Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others
using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly
and concisely.
- Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic
situation.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that
affect employee and student safety.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess an Associate's Degree in a Human Services related field; or
- Possess a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma;
- Have two years of related experience; or
- Have relevant experience and training with the population being served.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card, or in current possession.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License.
- Must pass a TB test and medical exam capable of performing the essential functions of this job.
- Individual judgment, discretion, and decision making skills.
- Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in any terrain.
- Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.