Direct Care Staff - BHPP

CLASS TITLE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
PARAPROFESSIONAL (BHPP)

CLASSIFICATION: One FTE- Non-exempt (hourly)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensuring all client needs are met including but not limited to: meals provided, medications administered as prescribed,
all documentation completed by the end of the shift (DAPs, communication log, monthly reports, QA’s and incident reports as needed);

2. Primary responsibilities - including helping them keep their room clean, monthly report and spending "primary
time" each month;

3. Taking weekly vitals for each client;

4. Supervision (face to face/signs of life checks at least every 15 minutes, if not more frequently);

5. Ensuring the safety of all clients;

6. Conducting groups, activities and outings according to the milieu schedule/RPM directives;

7. Transportation to and from various appointments and activities (in company vehicles);

8. Prevent and de-escalate crisis according to SCOA policy and protocols;

9. Effective communication with all staff, RPM, Case Manager and Directors as appropriate;

10. Teaching and coaching in regards to life skills, independence and all other service plan goals for each client;

11. Be familiar with and followclient's individual service and safety plans;

12. Appropriate role modeling of physical appearance, social skills, professional words, actions, etc;

13. Establish and maintain professional boundaries;

14. Ensure that all assigned tasks are completed;

15. Confront and de-escalate negative behavior;

16. Overnight staff must be awake at all times and are responsible for: printing DAP notes and communication
logs, filing, archiving according to Case Manager direction; cleaning according to overnight duty schedule; med tracking every night and email to RPM every night; inventory of 1st aid kits weekly; sending attendance to appropriate parties nightly; checking fridge/freezer temps nightly;

1. Additional duties as determined by the RPM, Group Leader, DAS/DRS.

18.
Adheres
to Sequel policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission,
storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with
HIPAA.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for
  his/her actions.

• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others
  using the spoken word.

• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly
  and concisely.

• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic
  situation.

• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that
  affect employee and student safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess an Associate’s Degree in a Human Services related field; or

2. Possess a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma;

3. Have two years of related experience; or

4. Have relevant experience and training with the population being served.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.

2. Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card, or in current possession.

3. Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

4. Must pass a TB test and medical exam capable of performing the essential functions of this job.

5. Individual judgment, discretion, and decision making skills.

6. Must be physically able to assist in AWOL searches in any terrain.

7. Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.