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Job description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position qualifies for a one-time $2,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments upon commencement of the position and after 6 months of employment (subject to change).
Summary
Under the supervision of the Program Head and/or Program Coordinator, is responsible for but not limited to planning, facilitating, implementing, and coordinating mental health / case management services to adult individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Essential Functions
Provide basic bedside care, taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores, and give alcohol rubs and massages.
Monitor clients and report adverse reactions for medications or treatments. Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, record food and fluid intake and output.
Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene as pertinent to medical condition.
Evaluate clients’ needs, develop care plans, and supervise the care provided by nursing aides.
Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and family members
Provide and/or assist with on-call emergency coverage for medical condition.
Assist clients, families; and significant others in understanding illness and gaining their acceptance of and participation in the treatment recommendation.
Participate, coordinate and implement cooperative arrangements and/or team conferences with various inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of client’s treatment plan and aftercare plan
Coordinate and implement group and/or rehabilitation activities related to medical condition
Coordinate services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies in treatment of clients by exploring community resources, providing linkage, and referrals to ensure continuous system of care.
Report program activities and development, crises, and any other pertinent information to appropriate chain of command
Transport client(s) to access necessary community resources
Maintain and submit billing records in a timely manner. Maintain and update client’s files and documentation in accordance with DMH guidelines
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Current and Active license in Nursing
Preferred one year of direct service experience in a hospital or mental health setting which has an interdisciplinary team approach
Legal status to work in the United States
Must have reliable transportation, valid California Driver License, and proof of automobile insurance coverage
Knowledge: Basic Computer software programs (Experience on Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet), Knowledge and ability to relate to people with mental illness, Knowledge of DSM-IV and Mental Illness
Skills: Good writing and oral (communication) skills are necessary, Strong interpersonal and social skills and Time management skills necessary
Abilities: ability to drive, ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with program and with community representatives and contractors, ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Minimum Requirements:
Regular attendance and background check required
Non-Essential Qualifications (optional) - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Knowledge: Basic Computer software programs (Experience on Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet); Knowledge and ability to relate to people with mental illness; Knowledge of DSM-IV and Mental Illness
o Skills: Good writing and oral (communication) skills are necessary; Strong interpersonal and social skills; Time management skills necessary
- Preferred one year of direct service experience in a hospital or mental health setting which has an interdisciplinary team approach.
- Ability to speak Spanish or one of Asian languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Korean preferred)
- Overtime, holiday, or weekend work may be required
-Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities
None identified
Environmental Condition
Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings
Physical Requirements
The employee is expected to drive, sit, stand, walk, carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements
Mental Requirements
The employee must be able to handle any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; be able to process information, think, and conceptualize
Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/At-Will Employer
Company DescriptionSpecial Service for Groups, Inc. – better known as SSG – is a non-profit health and human service organization dedicated to building and sustaining community-based programs that address the needs of vulnerable communities. Special Service for Groups (SSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide community-based solutions to the social and economic issues facing those in greatest need. SSG has evolved into a model organization designed to provide services for diverse groups with maximum efficiency and impact. This is achieved by developing and managing programs which serve our many communities by encouraging their involvement and self-sufficiency. SSG believes that the needs of groups and individuals cross traditional ethnic, racial and other cultural boundaries. SSG serves as a bridge between people with common needs to identify ways to pool resources for the greater good of all.
Company DescriptionSpecial Service for Groups, Inc. – better known as SSG – is a non-profit health and human service organization dedicated to building and sustaining community-based programs that address the needs of vulnerable communities. Special Service for Groups (SSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide community-based solutions to the social and economic issues facing those in greatest need. SSG has evolved into a model organization designed to provide services for diverse groups with maximum efficiency and impact. This is achieved by developing and managing programs which serve our many communities by encouraging their involvement and self-sufficiency. SSG believes that the needs of groups and individuals cross traditional ethnic, racial and other cultural boundaries. SSG serves as a bridge between people with common needs to identify ways to pool resources for the greater good of all.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 93510, US
Who can apply
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