JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC.
707 NE COUCH
PORTLAND, OR 97232
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Overnight (2:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.) Skills Trainer
Dept./Program: Cordero Residential Treatment Program
Reports to: Team Supervisor/SSS
Status: Non-exempt, regular
Date Revised: July 10, 2013
Position Summary:
This position will work Monday-Friday, 2:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and is responsible for assisting in the coordination of mental health and residential services provided by the treatment team. The position provides quality youth care and close intensive supervision of male adolescent clients in a residential treatment setting during overnight and early morning hours. This position closely monitors the client’s and the facility throughout the night. In addition, this position prepares meals for the day and assists in maintaining food and household supplies. Position responsibilities also involve recordkeeping, report writing, and data entry. This position requires active participation as a member of a skills training team.
Education and Experience Required:
A. Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent education, experience and/or training which is defined, at a minimum, as one year work experience AND two years education, training, or additional work experience, all in the care and rehabilitation of youth
We consider education, training and other relevant experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A. Values working in a multi-cultural/diverse environment.
B. Ability to work effectively within: culturally diverse populations; team dependent models; crisis management; strength-based theoretical orientation; adolescent development; and family reunification. Ability to work effectively may be demonstrated through academic experience, job experience, references, and interview responses.
C. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including clients, staff, supervisors and management.
D. Ability to climb at least two flights of stairs.
E. Ability to perform routine household tasks (cooking and cleaning). Some positions may require occasional lifting of supplies and groceries that may weigh as much as 20 lbs.
F. Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of residential clients.
G. Ability to accurately read, record and interpret information.
H. Ability to stay awake and alert throughout assigned shift.
I. Ability to stay calm and emotionally available in an environment serving youth who require intensive supervision and therapeutic intervention.
J. Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
K. Ability to work effectively within a team-dependent environment.
L. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information.
M. Ability to effectively monitor safety and demonstrate group management skills and effectively de-escalate potentially chaotic or volatile situations.
N. Ability to regularly attend scheduled shifts, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position.
O. Openness and responsiveness to feedback and supervision
P. Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions and household tasks such as copying, filing, faxing, phone use, computer use, cooking and cleaning.
Other Requirements:
1. Driving is not required for this position. However, all employees who drive for work purposes must complete the Agency’s driving approval process before driving for work. This applies regardless of whether driving a personal or Agency vehicle and regardless of whether driving with or without clients.
2. Must pass criminal history check.
3. Bloodborne pathogen training required and provided on first day of employment
4. Standard First-Aid/CPR Certification
5. Food Handler’s Certification
6. Must complete Mandatory Abuse Reporting training within the first 30 days of employment and annually there after.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Establish an environment conducive to treatment by providing intensive supervision and safety for clients during client sleep and awake times.
A. Stays awake and alert from beginning to end of shift.
B. Provide sight and sound supervision of clients through out your shift, checking individual clients every 15 minutes until midnight and at least every half-hour thereafter, unless special circumstances require more frequent monitoring.
C. Supervises and assists clients in completing bedtime and morning routines in accordance with daily schedule, program policies and supervision expectations.
D. Performs periodic security checks of the interior part of the facility.
E. Assures that facility is locked after hours, the security alarm is armed and outside security lights are turned on.
2. Performs recordkeeping responsibilities in a timely manner.
A. Completes daily progress notes and incident reports by the end of each shift.
B. Quality assures client’s daily progress notes for completion and missing documentation and signatures.
C. Reports missing progress notes and progress note errors to Program Supervisors each week.
D. Tracks and inputs clients BRS service units into computer and provides weekly Tally reports to the Program Director for review.
E. Files clients progress notes weekly progress notes.
F. Assures the security and order of progress notes in the file cabinet.
G. Completes USDA meal counts by the end of each shift.
H. Maintains ongoing inventory of house hold paper good and cleaning supplies and provides documentation to the Program Director each month.
3. Teaches, monitors, and encourages clients’ personal hygiene and grooming.
4. Teaches chores and supervises their completion modeling cooperation and involvement in accordance with sanitation and program guidelines.
A. Conducts morning checks of clients’ rooms ensuring that they meet program expectations.
B. Assures that all bedroom windows and doors are locked prior to escorting clients to breakfast.
5. Performs minor household, administrative, and maintenance tasks.
A. Monitors cleaning supplies to insure proper storage, use and availability.
B. Prepares and refills all cleaning solutions insuring correct chemical dilution and informational labels.
6. Completes meal preparation for all meals throughout the week.
A. Prepares shopping list for weekend staff.
B. Inventories all meal supplies.
C. Places food bank orders in collaboration with supervisor.
D. Uploads a copy of all labels used in USDA meals each week.
7. Assists in the coordination of services provided by the skills training team.
A. Assures that each client receives the required amount of billable services daily and weekly.
B. Conducts individual and group skills training on a planned or as-needed basis congruent with the treatment plans and individual skills training objective for each client.
C. Assures that client’s cultural, medical and educational needs are addressed.
D. Maintains current working knowledge of the client’s history, issues and treatment plan.
8. Provides a nurturing environment and close intensive supervision and therapeutic interventions for clients at the residential treatment facility.
A. Manages interactions and crisis situations occurring during shift constructively ensuring the physical security and safety of facility residents.
B. Supports and monitors developmental learning sequence, expectations, privileges and restrictions in accordance with program policies and procedures.
C. Provides security for and dispenses and documents prescribed medicine according to program medication management policies.
D. Prepares and serves meals to clients in accordance with USDA standards and regulations.
E. Provides emergency first aid as needed and maintains current standard first aid certification.
F. Conducts periodic fire drills as needed and is proficient with program’s emergency procedures.
G. Assures that client’s daily schedule is followed.
H. Models respectful communication with clients.
9. Oversees the operation of the residential treatment facility during assigned overnight shift and performs house management as assigned by the Team Supervisor or Program Director.
A. Assures the physical condition of the facility and completes maintenance requests and damage reports to ensure compliance with Program, Agency, DHS licensing, Public Health, OYA, state, and local fire marshall standards.
B. Assures that security of facility and is responsible for program issued keys.
10. Provides group work for residents.
A. Facilitates house meetings to plan activities, discuss house issues, review accomplishments, and resolve conflicts in a manner which enhances development of a positive peer culture.
B. Facilitates group skills training sessions assisting individual clients in skill development in specific target areas of comprehensive treatment plan.
11. Maintains current client records in a timely manner in accordance with program procedures and funding contract standards.
A. Writes progress notes in accordance with OAR standards for all individual and group skills training.
B. Writes periodic incident reports as needed.
C. Completes daily staff communication and individual client logs at the end of each shift.
12. Participates in program meetings and activities.
A. Attends all in-house trainings.
B. Participates in monthly staff meetings.
13. Models and encourages direct, respectful and professional communication among staff members and facilities development of a positive staff support network.
A. Participates in the daily shift exchange debriefing at the beginning and end of each shift.
14. Models cultural sensitivity and encourages diversity among staff members and clients, facilitating a respectful living environment.
A. Makes cultural presentation as assigned by Team Supervisor.
B. Actively seeks out and participates in diversity training.
15. Meets with the Team Supervisor and participates in supervision.
16. Performs other program-related duties as assigned by the Team Supervisor, Program Director, or Executive Director.
Working Conditions:
1. Exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections including the common cold and flu, tuberculosis, Hepatitis, infectious meningitis and HIV.
2. Involves exposure to highly emotional adolescents and families who require extensive supervision
3. May require flexibility in scheduling and occasional overtime, including weekend and holidays.
This position description is intended to give the reader a general idea of the overall purpose and the main activities and responsibilities that are intrinsic to this position. While this description is intended to be representative, it is not intended to be limiting.