MENTAL HEALTH TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANT

Scope:The Transitional Assistant provides supervision, education, training and various support services to the residents of Skyland Trail's Transitional Program.Duties:Ensures that the clients maintain their rooms in a safe, neat, and sanitary manner by completing room/apartment checks bi-weekly; provides training/instructions; assists clients with room cleanings as needed and identify areas to be included in wellness/recovery plans. May complete Activities of Daily Living assessments: identify strengths and weaknesses to be included in wellness/recovery plans. Instructs clients in activities of daily living, interpersonal, and socialization skills. May transport clients when needed to outings or treatment. May conduct assigned Transitional Housing groups and document based on written curriculum for each group. Co-facilitate community meetings with other transitional staff. During evening shift hours, assist clients with preparation of dinner and clean up of the kitchen and dining area. Facilitate evening client activities. Utilize staff shift log to convey pertinent information to other staff. Document pertinent information re: recovery goals on shift change report and email to clinical team. Monitors clients for any unsafe behavior or violations of rules, intervenes when necessary and communicates any concerns to the team. Ensures that the clients are following safety procedures at all times in the residence and while riding in the van, (ie. seat belts on, no drinking, no smoking, no rough-housing) Ensures that the facility is maintained according to standards as dictated by Skyland Trail Policies and accrediting bodies at all times, (Joint Commission). Ensures that the facility maintains food items, supplies, and other items as necessary for the continuity of the program, (makes purchases as approved by the Director and/or Program Manager. Responsible for driving in a safe and responsible manner at all times, obeying all traffic laws. Completes room searches as needed. Completes apartment inventory forms when clients enter/leave the program. Responsible for completing required vehicle inspection checks as outlined in transportation policies. Assists maintenance/housekeeping staff in cleaning and resetting rooms/apartments as needed. Supports residential staff if urgent issues arise at either of the residential facilities. Assists/completes urine drug screens or alcohol tests for clients as needed. Responsible for monitoring and reporting maintenance needs of the buildings. Assists in crisis situations in coordination with the crisis communication plan, (on-call counselor) Provides good customer service at all times. Conducts emergency preparedness procedures per policies. Completes incident report per policies. This position should have sufficient preparedness in the following areas:Good driving recordCurrent CPR & First Aid certifications, obtainable upon hire if not already heldKnowledge of self-administration of medication proceduresCrisis Management skillsGroup development/facilitation skillsGood customer services skillsKnowledge of emergency procedures for fire, disaster and unplanned incidentsDocumentation skillsSalary & Benefits:Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Benefits include:9 paid organization-wide holidays1 paid personal holidayAccrued PTOMedical, dental, and vision insurance plansEmployer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employeesEmployee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistanceAs a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness programWorkplace Culture:Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equityCommitment to Community Health: Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.QualificationsQualifications:Minimum of a Bachelors degree in related field, (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc) and/or (2) years of clinical Experience in the mental health field.Prior experience with the chronically mentally ill population.