Residential Case Manager Apprenticeship Job at Sound
Overview:
Sound is offering a paid, on-the-job training program for those interested in pursuing a certification in Nursing Assisting. This apprentice training program provides its learners a structured learning environment to expand and enhanced your behavioral health skills and knowledge. Apprentices "learn while they earn" - working full time while gaining skills taught by the experienced management team at Keystone. Apprentices earn college credits through our partnership with Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium and Clover Park Technical College.
This program will begin on January 9th and priority consideration are given to applications submitted before October 31st. Training will occur at Keystone which is located in North Seattle. This program requires a two-year service commitment with Sound, which begins upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program.
The apprenticeship progran for Behavioral Health Technician involves:
Qualifications:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires that the team member be vaccinated for COVID; Sound cannot consider medical or religious exemptions for this specific position. You are welcome to apply for other positions at Sound, as medical or religious accommodations will be reviewed and considered for other positions.
Careers with Sound!!
If you want to be part of dynamic team within a comprehensive residential program, Sound offers a stimulating and supportive working environment, excellent and abundant supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
If you want to be part of dynamic team within a comprehensive residential program, Sound offers a stimulating and supportive working environment, excellent and abundant supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
Sound is offering a paid, on-the-job training program for those interested in pursuing a certification in Nursing Assisting. This apprentice training program provides its learners a structured learning environment to expand and enhanced your behavioral health skills and knowledge. Apprentices "learn while they earn" - working full time while gaining skills taught by the experienced management team at Keystone. Apprentices earn college credits through our partnership with Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium and Clover Park Technical College.
This program will begin on January 9th and priority consideration are given to applications submitted before October 31st. Training will occur at Keystone which is located in North Seattle. This program requires a two-year service commitment with Sound, which begins upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program.
The apprenticeship progran for Behavioral Health Technician involves:
- 250 hours of classroom and lab sessions (Hybrid)
- 2,000 hours of work experience
- Passing the NA-C exam, and complete specific classroom and lab coursework for your behavioral health related duties
To qualify for this program, you must be enrolled in a program to achieve a high school diploma or equivalent, have a High School Diploma or equivalent or a two-year Associates’ degree.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide residential care services including:
- assist residents in acquiring independent living skills and addressing personal care needs, to include assisting residents with maintaining environmental and personal hygiene (assist with bathing, grooming and changing clothes);
- teach problem-solving, goal-setting, social skills and communication skills;
- provide discharge planning services, matching the resident with community resources;
- transport residents, as necessary, in company vehicle;
- Provide crisis intervention services as necessary;
- Assist residents to remain stable in the community, thereby reducing the use of hospitals or involuntary treatment services;
- Inquire about medication regimes and treatment compliance;
- Monitor utilization of services and the success of outcome measures.
- Maintains resident records in keeping with agency, county and state guidelines.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of the agency.
- Attends professional conferences and workshops as appropriate to responsibilities of the Job and program needs as designed by the Residential Director.
- Monitors day-to-day resident progress; intervenes in crisis situations with individual residents when necessary; keeps mental health center treatment providers informed of observed needs and status of residents.
- Perform basic office duties, be a presence at the front desk, and be available to address resident concerns during their office hours. Perform light maintenance in the common areas (e.g., cleaning up spills, maintaining general cleanliness, etc.).
- Work with facilities to coordinate work orders from residents, and communicate concerns or other resident communications to other team members and program supervisor.
- Relate to others in a professional manner, respectful of individual and cultural differences.
- Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with clinical team members, residents, and outside organizations. Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations and is respectful of individual and cultural differences.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- AA/AS in Behavioral Sciences preferred.
- No experience required if the educational level is AA or above.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in human services or with special needs population required, if the educational level is high school or GED.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
- Strong commitment to working with individuals with a mental illness/personal care need.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to be flexible and work varied hours.
- Willingness to work as a team.
- Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
- Ability to manage crisis effectively.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Must be able to obtain a Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
- Must have or able to obtain current Nursing Assistant Certification or current Home Care Aide Certification credential with Washington State. (For Keystone & Stillwater location only)
- Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record required.
- Must successfully pass criminal background checks.
- Acquire and Maintain a current First Aid and CPR cards.
- Acquire and Maintain a current Food Handler’s Permit.
- Submit to a TB test with acceptable results.
- Completes required Boarding Home "Mental Health Standards of Care" training as prescribed in WAC.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands, fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The team member frequently is required to stand and sit.
- The team member is occasionally required to walk.
- The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or more with assistance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Individuals must be able to engage vendors, team members, residents and others over the phone and in-person by voice.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above Job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the Job. Team members will be required to follow any other Job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
The above Job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the Job. Team members will be required to follow any other Job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
This position requires that the team member be vaccinated for COVID; Sound cannot consider medical or religious exemptions for this specific position. You are welcome to apply for other positions at Sound, as medical or religious accommodations will be reviewed and considered for other positions.
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