The Salvation Army Southern California · 1 week ago
Residential Behavorial Health Associate
Anchorage, AK
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Salvation Army Southern California is a branch of the Christian Church focused on spiritual regeneration. They are seeking a Residential Behavioral Health Associate to support clinical staff by supervising client activities, performing data entry, and assisting with client education and recovery skills groups.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Maintains internal program statistics, referrals data, and follow-up records; enters data into Intergy EHR, AKAIMS, and other databases, performs electronic transmissions, and produces related reports. Performs filing in client charts
Schedule rooms for educational sessions, group sessions, and other uses. Perform note-taking, staff hotline, and/or telephones as needed. Supervise clients’ activities and chores
Assist with preparing and submitting critical incident reports and corrective actions
Perform client intake and program orientation; lead house routines and monitor clients' behavior, notifying primary counselor via EHR documentation when action is needed
De-escalate clients in emergency situations using crisis intervention techniques, and immediately contact supervisor and/or counselor
Complete appropriate training on medication distribution procedure, obtain medications for clients, observe client self-administration of medication, and complete required documentation
Support clients in completing assignments and step work and provide feedback
Provide client education, give presentations, and lead discussion sessions with clients
Transport and accompany clients on approved passes
Obtain urinalysis specimens from clients, as assigned
Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings
Adhere to all confidentiality regulations as well as 42 C.F.R., Part 2 and C.F.R., Parts 160 and 162 (HIPAA). Document client services in the electronic health records system
Facilitate Recovery Living Skills groups as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency
Some additional education or training to perform clinical and clerical functions
One year's experience in the field of substance abuse, homelessness, or related fields
One year's experience in clerical and data entry work; proficiency in using general office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, Intergy EHR, and report-generating programs
Knowledge of or experience in client care in a clinical or medical setting
Knowledge of cross-cultural issues
Knowledge of peer support mentorship, advocacy, and recovery support
Understanding of trauma-informed care
Acceptable criminal history record
Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient with general office equipment including computers and related software, with Windows applications, databases, and report-generating software
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, clients, families, and visitors
Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, observe confidentiality, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision
Must be able to understand, follow, and give both written and oral instructions
Must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation
Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations
Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills
Must complete the online course for Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead
Ability to operate a telephone
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to access and produce information from a computer
Ability to understand written information
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred
Alaska State Counselor Technician certificate preferred
Familiarity with AKAIMS preferred
Company
The Salvation Army Southern California
The Salvation Army is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. It is a sub-organization of The Salvation Army International.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
2019-09-23Grant· $0.02M
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