Key Accountabilities:
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Assist other program staff in medication management and monitoring
client behaviors.
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Daily report of shift activities to staff.
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Monitor HERO Program participant’s health as needed, medication intake,
record shift activities; assist and instruct participants in self-medication.
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Accurate reporting of participant data and information utilizing
confidentiality standards.
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Model healthy personal, social, daily living, leisure, vocational and
educational living skills.
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Monitor participant behavior and use appropriate intervention
strategies and positive reinforcement related to behavior.
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Identify and complete tasks independently, effectively exercising
discretion and judgment in areas of responsibility; use time and materials
efficiently and effectively and meet required deadlines.
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Demonstrate responsiveness to supervision, job performance evaluations
and consultation, professional development and training.
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Perform all duties in a professional manner and respect
confidentiality.
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Perform participant urine drug testing on an as needed basis.
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Responsible for maintaining good order in HERO facility.
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Assist with check-in/check-out procedures, as needed.
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Carry out duty assignments and attend/participate in staff meetings.
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Hold floor/unit meetings as needed to openly discuss issues and
concerns of the community, and in turn report concerns to staff.
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Problem solve with residents in a positive, caring manner.
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Respond to emergency situations efficiently and effectively.
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Implement administrative procedures in a timely, accurate, and thorough
manner (Room Condition Forms, Incident Reports, Maintenance Requests, etc.).
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Show consistent interpretation and enforcement of regulations and
policies.
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Responsible for maintaining a positive living environment.
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Foster an atmosphere/environment that is conducive to participant
treatment goals.
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Foster relationships based on trust and mutual respect, while
maintaining appropriate staff/participant boundaries and confidentiality.
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Encourage and support positive group activities within the facility and
assist in the planning and implementation of weekend activities.
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Promote personal, social, and spiritual growth of participants.
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Develop and maintain good rapport with each participant in your area,
as well as others in the building.
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Act as a resource person, mediator, and peer counselor, while
respecting boundaries and confidentiality.
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Serve as a role model to all participants through having concern and
regard for others’ welfare, displaying ethical behavior, having positive
social interactions, self-respect, and regard for a healthy lifestyle.
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Be available and responsive to participants’ concerns, questions, and
anxieties.
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Help participants to problem solve in a pro-social environment.
Position
Requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant or Medication Aide preferred.
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Current Certification in CPR and first aid.
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Basic knowledge and skills in co-occurring disorders, behavioral
intervention practices, and positive reinforcement in recovery.
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Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary
treatment team.
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Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to use independent judgment, manage multiple priorities, and
exercise discretion in the delivery of services with moderate to minimal
supervision.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing.
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Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond on an on-call basis to urgent
and emergency situations.
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Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse
individuals and groups.
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Ability to use the Microsoft Office applications.
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Conduct self in a manner of professionalism that is conducive to
recovery from mental illness, co-occurring disorders and overall wellness,
including a minimum of one year of continuous sobriety if in recovery, from
the substance for which you are in recovery.
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Abide by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and
requirements.
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An authentic and honest employee plays a key role in the client’s
recovery.
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Often, an employee will inadvertently become a role model for the
client. That means the employee should conduct their personal and
professional lives with honesty and integrity.
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Ensure all safety guidelines are followed.
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Ensure all sanitary guidelines are followed.
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Work alongside volunteers and students and
communicate clearly and courteously how their job process works.
Position Requirements:
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Ability to two way verbally
communicate
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Standing - the whole shift
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Walking - Periodically
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Kneeling –
Periodically
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Pushing/Pulling– Periodically
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Lifting up to 20 pounds - Periodically
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