Residential Tech - FT

Additional Information About The RoleShift: Wednesday thru Saturday 8 AM – 6 PMPurpose – To complete wellness checks on clients daily. To educate and prompt clients on independent living skills while residing in a clustered apartment.Types of Clients – Clients with mental health diagnoses and/or substance use disorders who desire to learn independent living skills to eventually live in their own apartments.Team dynamic – We are a small team committed to what we do and motivated to help clients. We are creative and have excellent communication with each other. We are great team players but are also responsible for our own work.Location – Giles Clustered Apartments- 4004 Giles Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116Idea Skill Set – Excellent communication, abilities to resolve conflicts, good listener, empathetic, pays attention to detail, teachable and non-judgmental, works well independentlyJob Responsibilities – Complete daily rounds, prompt clients to clean their apartment, take meds and take care of hygiene, participate in chores, remind clients of their doctors’ appointments, work with client and encourage them to reach their goals, advocate for clients; computer skills, effective communication skills, motivating/encouraging clients and teamworkTypical Day – Coordinate client care with team members at the beginning of shift. Complete daily rounds by checking in with clients at least once per day. Assist clients as needed and work with them on living skills. Document all visits same day of services in the systemOverviewBJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeResponsible for assisting with direct resident care under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).ResponsibilitiesPerforms assigned patient care activities and assists nursing team.Observes residents for psychiatric stability, assists residents in meeting their established goals, and coordinates with community support staff and residential services team.Helps residents maintain and improve their housing skills by assisting in meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.Documents care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors.Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducationAssociate's DegreeExperience2-5 yearsLicenses & CertificationsCertified Nurse AssistantBenefits And Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo Learn More, Go To Our Benefits Summary.Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer