About this opportunity
The Arc of Anchorage lists this Behavioral Health Aide - Residential Extended AM (3-Day) opportunity in anchorage, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Adult Mental Health Residential (AMHR) Behavioral Health Aide – Residential Extended Shift
Work Schedule:
This position is classified as a full-time Residential Extended Shift position. Regular schedule consists of three (3) 12-hour shifts per workweek (36 scheduled hours). 3-day position: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Work schedules may include days, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays based on program needs. Employees are expected to work their assigned extended shift schedule and comply with all agency attendance and scheduling policies. Additional hours may be assigned based on operational or client support needs.
Pay:
Base rate: $17.50/hour Effective pay: approximately $20.42/hour due to the 4 hours of overtime paid at time-and-a-half during each 12-hour shift.
Summary of Job Functions
The Adult Mental Health Residential (AMHR) Behavioral Health Aide – Residential Extended Shift provides person-centered behavioral health services and recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving Adult Mental Health Residential services. This position works collaboratively with the clinical team to promote recovery, safety, independence, and successful treatment outcomes while maintaining a therapeutic environment. The Residential Extended Shift model is designed to provide greater continuity of care by allowing employees to spend extended periods of time with the individuals they support. Longer shifts promote stronger therapeutic relationships, increased consistency in service delivery, improved communication among team members, and enhanced quality of care while supporting The Arc of Anchorage's Mission Statement and Guiding Values.
Essential Job Functions
Maintain internal program statistics, referral data, follow-up records, and required documentation in electronic health record systems and other agency databases.
Schedule rooms for treatment sessions, group activities, and meetings; answer telephones and the staff hotline as needed.
Prepare and submit incident reports, critical incident reports, corrective actions, and other required documentation.
Provide direct supervision while ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of clients at all times.
Observe, report, and redirect clients
Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Support clients in achieving treatment plan goals through coaching, encouragement, skill-building, and recovery-oriented supports.
Facilitate or assist with therapeutic, recreational, educational, life skills, and recovery-oriented groups and activities.
Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, cooking/meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and community integration based on individual needs.
Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, legal appointments, community activities, and other approved outings.
Complete required medication training, observe or assist with medication administration as permitted by agency policy, and accurately complete all required medication documentation.
Implement approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, including MANDT.
Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic living environment while performing routine household tasks.
Ensure client rights, confidentiality, and privacy are maintained in accordance with HIPAA, applicable behavioral health regulations, and agency policies.
Observe for signs of abuse, neglect, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or other safety concerns and immediately report concerns according to agency policy.
Collaborate effectively with clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, case managers, families (when authorized), community providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in shift reports, treatment team meetings, supervision, staff meetings, and all required training.
Follow all agency policies, procedures, emergency response protocols, infection control practices, and safety requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Education and Experience
High School Diploma/GED
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.
Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving history and driving records.
Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate professionally with clients, coworkers, families, and community partners
Proficient with general office equipment including computers and related software, with Windows applications, databases, and report-generating software.
Required Licenses, Clearances & Trainings
Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
Current TB test/clearance
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
Clean driving record
Pass mandatory agency trainings (i.e., CPR, Mandt, Programs)
Equipment Use
Personal Vehicle
Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office-related devices.
Electronic documentation systems, communication devices, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties
Household appliances and equipment, including stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and other kitchen and laundry appliances used to support clients with daily living activities
Working Conditions
May be required to perform duties in the community
This job operates in a therapeutic living environment
Physical Demands
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
Standing and moving about for extended periods of time
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
anchorage, AK, 99507, US
Who can apply
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