The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* 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 building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring maximum security.
* Assist in the implementation of resident's treatment plan.
* Monitor patients during meals, classroom time, bathroom time, and in general areas.
* Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
* Demonstrate therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
* Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
* Secure doors, search visitors, operate radio system, 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.
* Provide motivational techniques, counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
* Conduct ongoing assessments of clients' training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.
* Advise clients regarding appropriate social behavior.
* Provide a safe environment for the client that will be conducive to learning and promote self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
* Coordinate client activities under the direction of a professional by adapting prescribed treatment plans to individual client needs.
* Develop clients' community living skills through activities such as daily living skills exercises (grocery shopping, accessing public transportation, locating community providers, etc.).
* Maintain clients' money and distribute it as appropriate to individual treatment programs (e.g., to teach budgeting skills).
* Assist in carrying out occupational therapy/recreational therapy programs to maximize an individual's capacity for independent living.
* Perform routine clerical functions, including scheduling, ordering supplies, filing progress notes, and answering ward/unit telephone.
* Obtain drugs from the pharmacy and administer and chart medicine under a Registered Nurse's direction.
* Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients.
* Perform basic first aid in case of patient injury, such as applying antiseptic, bandages or utilizing CPR techniques and Heimlich maneuver as necessary.
* Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
High school diploma or high school equivalent diploma.
CPR/first aid certification. Prior experience with Basic clerical duties: scheduling, filing progress notes, supply ordering, phone coverage
Indiana medical aide certification
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or similar de-escalation certification
Prior experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or corrections-adjacent settings
Knowledge or HIPPA