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New Narrative · 7 hours ago

Part Time Swing Shift Residential Support Specialist (33997)

Portland, OR

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr

New Narrative is a company focused on providing supportive services to adults disabled by serious mental illness. The Residential Support Specialist role involves assisting clients in their recovery goals, ensuring a safe and clean living environment, and managing medication administration as per guidelines.

Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitService Industry

Responsibilities

Understands Oregon rules regarding Home and Community Based mental health services, which guarantee residents a maximum level of freedom and personal rights and assists them to follow a person-centered recovery plan

Assists clients with daily living skills such as keeping appointments and completing household tasks

Assists clients with individual goals dependent on their individual person-centered plans as well as their Residential Service Plans

Oversees house safety (fire drills, security of house at night, resolving disputes among residents, etc.)

Responsible for seeing that the facility is clean, orderly, and safe at all times

Ensures provision of healthy meals and kitchen clean up

Proactively supports healthy eating and an active lifestyle for program participants

Prompts residents to participate in organized physical activity at least once per shift (day & swing) and encourages mindfulness around healthy eating habits

Maintains the cleanliness of food storage areas, common areas and employee office

Completes all shift duties required by each individual facility

Assists residents with completion of deep cleaning, and laundry

Completes contraband checks as allowed by resident and OARs

Distributes medication in accordance with physicians’ orders

Distributes medication according to New Narrative policy, including: comparing medication packaging to the eMAR, opening the medication, placing it into a disposable cup, handing the medication to the resident, and then signing the eMAR. All NARC administration will be documented immediately after administering a medication and will reflect an accurate count of the medication at all times

At the end of each shift, reviews each individual resident’s eMAR to ensure all documentation is complete

Encourages residents to learn medication names, dosages, functions, and potential side effects (depending on individual Residential Treatment Plan)

Follows guidelines in the medication policy. Remains constantly alert to changes in medication and updates medication charts as needed

Ensures that client rights are protected

Assists in crisis intervention. Answers crisis calls and contacts appropriate treatment team members

Escorts and supervises residents during community outings

Documents all interactions with residents during each shift according to policy and Oregon Administrative Rules

Documents all critical incidents in a timely manner and notifying supervisor immediately of any critical incident

Knows supervisor’s contact information

Completes shift summary and individual resident notes each shift

Adheres to all New Narrative policies and procedures

Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics

Overnight employees must be awake, alert and dressed at all times

Completes other tasks as assigned by House Manager, Facility Administrator, or Residential Program Manager

Qualification

Oregon mental health rulesMedication administrationCrisis interventionQMHA credentialsDaily living skills supportDocumentation skillsSoft skills

Required

Must have a criminal records clearance through the State Mental Health Division prior to starting employment

Must be tested for tuberculosis within two weeks of date of hire

Must undergo a minimum of 16 hours pre-service orientation, which will include a review of house rules, policies, and procedures; education on psychiatric disabilities; an overview of resident service arrangements; a summary of each resident's risk factors; medication management procedures; food service arrangements; a summary of resident's assessment and residential service plan; Credible; and any other relevant information

Will not work over 40 hours per week unless authorized by a supervisor

Will report to work promptly and will adhere to all scheduling and attendance policies

Regular in-service training on issues relevant to residential care to total not less than 8 hours a year. Training will be arranged by the Facility Administrator

Attend and positively participate in required meetings, including mandatory monthly staff meetings

Pursues ongoing development of skills and competencies

Follows all agency policies, procedures, and protocols

Complies with all New Narrative safety rules and regulations

Follows through on all directives and instructions

Maintains security of keys, files, and facility systems

Will be required to work at other sites during times of temporary need

Must be 18 years of age and capable of implementing the emergency procedures and disaster plan