Residential Advocate - Amergis : Job Details

Pay Rate: $18 - $19 The Residential Aide assists in developing the therapeuticprogram and treatment plan by helping to create a therapeutic environment. Through direct service, the Residential Aidecollaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in achieving the goals of theresidential program and the clients who reside there. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes daily administrative functions in a timely manner
• Meets regularly with and documents resident progress
• Assist in maintenance of the unit(s)
• Assists in supervising residents with housekeeping tasks,repairs, ordering of supplies
• Prepares plans of actions and behavior sheets when necessary
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures for residentaide services
• Supervises residents on a daily basis per protocol
• Ensures adequate levels of supervision are met based onmaterial and physical needs of the resident
• Available for consultation on group issues, and helpsmaintain group milieu
• Attends and schedules progress review meetings
• Maintains availability for consultation and assistance asneeded by the residents
• Counsels residents in collaboration with residentialcoordinator(s)
• Provides behavior management, and reasonable expectations toresidents according to facility protocols and individual resident treatmentplans
• Assists in conflict resolution
• Facilitates each resident gaining insight and understandingof themselves and others through discussion of daily happenings and theirprogress in coping with the practical experiences and problems of living in thegroup/functioning in society

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in social sciences preferred
• One year relevant experience in a residential treatmentsetting highly preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (per state or clientrequirements)
• Current valid driver's license (per state or clientrequirements)
• Crisis prevention course certified preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.