Supportive Housing PRN Milieu Counselor – Greater Chattanooga Area
Our Supportive Housing team is currently in need of a few extra hands to ensure the clients receive excellent round-the-clock support. We are currently hiring PRN (as-needed) staff to help fill evening and weekend shifts a few times per month.
The Supportive Housing program operates 24/7/365, serving between 8-12 residents in each of our 5 houses. Some residents are with us long-term while others stay for a few weeks before moving on. Our staff do not perform ADLs but are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our clients.
A flexible schedule and availability is ideal, but we have several PRN staff who work full-time jobs elsewhere plus do a few shifts in our houses for a change of pace and some extra income.
Those with a background in social services or residential care are encouraged to apply.
CURRENT PRN SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Primarily weekends 2nd & 3rd shift. Other shifts may be available.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor daily activities for clients in Supportive Housing programs, including both in-house and community-based options
- Ensure safety, welfare, and direct supervision of all clients
- Monitor and document changes in client symptoms or behavior in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Maintain accurate client medical records in the EMR
- Educate clients about health maintenance and emphasizes recovery-based concepts
- Encourage clients to participate in daily activities, including personal hygiene & medical care
- Communicate with supervisors and patient care team regarding client care
- May transport clients to/from community-based activities in a company vehicle as approved by supervisor
Qualifications
- High School or equivalent required, further education preferred
- Previous experience in the social work field or a behavioral health setting helpful
- Familiarity with computer software and equipment to effectively document client records in the EMR, accurately document time in timesheet, and communicate with coworkers via email
- Ability to build rapport with patients, communicate effectively, and remain calm during stressful situations
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Skill in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to lead psycho-educational groups on living skills
- Will treat all individuals with dignity and respect at all times regardless of age, education, race or cultural background, etc
- May need to push/pull up to 150lbs and lift up to 50lbs
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Normal/corrected vision to see up close and at a distance
- Able to hear normal/soft tones
- Exposure to biological hazards is possible in this role
- All staff in this position are required to successfully complete certification in verbal and physical de-escalation training (Handle with Care) during their first week of employment. Training is provided by employer and includes a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, getting down on knees while holding another person, running, and walking.
- Staff must be capable of utilizing non-violent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holds
- Staff will be required to have a valid driver’s license and car insurance as well as be able to obtain an F-endorsement on their TN driver license within the first 2 weeks of hire. They should also have fewer than 3 incidents and/or accidents on their MVR.
COMPENSATION
Pay is based on level of verified accredited educational attainment.
Master’s: $20.00 per hour
TO APPLY
Go to https://mcnabbcenter.e3applicants.com/careers & select Hamilton from the Location drop-down menu.
The McNabb Center (www.mcnabbcenter.org) is a premier not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services. The Center provides quality care and serves all ages in a continuum of prevention, early intervention, social, co-occurring, addiction, outpatient, and crisis services. HRMC is an EOE. HRMC conducts mandatory background checks, driver’s license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon a clean drug screen, clear background check, and driving record with a standard of allowed moving violations and accidents. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Master’s Level Team Lead (Homeless Response) – Greater Chattanooga Area
SUMMARY
The Homeless Response Team Leader provides direct case management and clinical services to individuals and families identified as homeless and in a community based setting. Provides oversight and supervision to the Homeless Response Team serving Hamilton, Bradley, McMinn and Meigs counties.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Knowledge: Must have at least a master’s degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or a behavioral science field with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and developmental / intellectual disability.
Experience: Two years experience in the social work field or a behavioral health setting is preferred. Experience in working with the homeless mentally ill is helpful.
Abilities: Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure. Applicants should possess the ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity. Effective communication skills, strong time management, and organizational skills are necessary to manage day to day job responsibilities. Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies, and community professionals, as well as maintaining proper documentation.
Physical: Minimal exposure to biological hazards. Hearing of normal and soft tones as well as close eye work. Valid driver’s license. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this position requires certification in and adequate implementation of First Aid/CPR as well as verbal and physical de-escalation techniques (Handle with Care). Clinical staff members must possess reliable transportation, the ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver’s license within first month of employment, and transport clients.
Scheduling: Monday- Friday 8:00 to 5:00 pm regular schedule. This is not a remote position.
Travel: Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. Certified driver status includes having a valid driver license with F endorsement, valid car insurance, and 3 years of acceptable driving history. Must be capable of driving your personal vehicle to transport clients and/or conduct Center business as necessary. Driving the Center van to transport clients is expected of staff in this position and requires the individual to be eligible for coverage under HRMC insurance policy.
Equipment/Technology: Proficiency utilizing computers, cell phone, text messaging, and email are all required for this role.
COMPENSATION:
Full time annual salary starts at approximately $41,112 depending on relevant experience and education.
TO APPLY:
Go to https://mcnabbcenter.e3applicants.com/careers & select Hamilton from the Location drop-down menu.
The McNabb Center (www.mcnabbcenter.org) is a premier not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services. The Center provides quality care and serves all ages in a continuum of prevention, early intervention, social, co-occurring, addiction, outpatient, and crisis services. McNabb is an EOE. McNabb conducts mandatory background checks, driver’s license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon a clean drug screen, clear background check, and driving record with a standard of allowed moving violations and accidents. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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