Direct Service Provider

Prestera Health Services


Date: 2 days ago
City: Huntington, WV
Salary: $13 - $13.5 per hour
Contract type: Full time

CENTERS MISSION AND VISION:

Prestera Health Services is devoted to serving our communities by inspiring hope and growth to achieve wellness.

JOB SUMMARY

The Direct Service Provider works with consumers daily to provide oversight in community, home, residential, or other treatment settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists consumers in the areas of self-care, self-direction, independence, mobility, and learning, as directed by the individuals service/treatment plan.
  • Performs light household cleaning, plans shopping lists based on menus and assists in preparation of meals and/or grocery shopping when assigned.
  • Organizes and participates in leisure activities with consumers, providing instruction and guidance on appropriate behavior and interactions for the setting involved.
  • Accompanies consumers in the community for activities including medical appointments, grocery shopping, attendance at treatment plan meetings, or other planned outings.
  • May monitor consumers in self-administration of medications or administer medications to consumers if indicated to be AMAP certified.
  • Provides education or supportive services to consumers.
  • Obtains and documents vital signs as assigned.
  • Documents consumer observations and behaviors according to policy.
  • Monitors consumer behavior and addresses inappropriate behaviors according to the consumers treatment plan or based on consultation with program leadership.
  • Oversees safety of consumers and directs emergencies that may arise during shift.
  • Utilizes effective communication skills and verbal de-escalation skills.
  • Assists in behavioral management or crisis intervention as indicated based on training and consumers service/treatment plan.
  • Transports consumers as needed both in a Prestera Health Services vehicle or personal vehicle.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of Prestera policies, procedures, and licensure regulations governing Prestera's service delivery.
  • Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and risk management policies and procedures including but not limited to completing Incident Reports.
  • Utilizes technology provided to facilitate services and/or perform job efficiently and effectively.
  • Meets training requirements as established, including but not limited to, CPR-First Aid and crisis intervention.
  • Participates in other functional work by participating in related projects, as applicable and directed by Prestera leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities are required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid drivers license required.
  • Experience or prior training working with mental health and substance abuse population is preferred.
  • Knowledge of community resources preferred.
  • Ability to learn, navigate, and work daily in the EHR system effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop trusting relationships and handle sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills in conjunction with good time management and organizational skills.
  • Has shown the ability to be creative and think outside the box in situations.
  • Must be able to lift to 25 lbs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development Certificate required.
  • Maintains First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Maintains current crisis prevention/intervention training.

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