Job Description

Title: Home to Stay Direct Support Professional

Reports to Home to Stay Program Supervisor

Job Objectives:

Under the direction of the Home to Stay (HTS) Program Supervisor, assist with the provision of residential services to 12 individuals enrolled in HTS; a supported housing program providing intensive daily supports on site and in the community.

Provide Trauma Informed Care to all program participants, while utilizing a strength based approach and person centered model.

Perform duties while actively promoting an environment consistent with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and WELCOME Orange.

Responsibilities:

· Establish and maintain good rapport and working relations with all program participants.

· Establish and maintain positive and productive external relationships with providers, family members and others involved in the program participant's treatment.

· Take clients on social outings and have scheduled trips to various parks, shopping stores, grocery shopping every weekend.

· Instruct, assist and supervise program participants in the skills of daily living including, but not limited: to house maintenance tasks (cleaning their apartments), medication disbursement, financial management, personal hygiene, health care, social/recreational activities, laundry, and grocery shopping.

· Maintain program participant charts and data entry into MHA’s Electronic Record System - Foothold.

· Encourage the development of responsible decision making skills.

· Contribute to and participate in the development and implementation of individual service plans.

· Intervene in crisis situations according to agency policies and report all information in an objective and professional manner.

· Record all pertinent data relative to program participants and the operation of the program in daily log book.

· Protect confidentiality and ensure program participants’ rights.

· Maintain Valid American Red Cross / American Heart Association CPR / First Aid certification.

· Develop and Maintain relationships with landlords on behalf of the clients and agency

· Monitor self-medication of program participants and document it accurately.

· Provide advocacy and act as liaison with other service providers in the community.

· Ensure program participants are transported to needed services.

· Work with individuals and groups to facilitate social/recreational activities, which promote rehabilitation and recovery.

· Participate in training sessions designed to enhance growth and skill development.

· Assume necessary functions of program as assigned by the Assistant Director during any absence of HTS Program Supervisor.

Other Duties:

· Duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma.

· 1 year experience working with individuals with a mental illness or individuals that are seriously emotionally disturbed.

· Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

· Effective written and oral communication skills.

· Must be organized, self-motivated and have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality.

· Valid NYS Driver’s License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.

Terms of employment/benefits:

· Non-Exempt.

• Full Time Position Sunday – Thursday 9:30-5:30 pm

· Paid time off, holidays and sick leave according to MHA policy.

Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA), is a private, not-for-profit organization seeking to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of Orange County residents. Under the leadership of a voluntary Board of Directors, MHA’s staff members, consultants and volunteers provide free mental health and safety net services to Orange County residents each year.

Why work for MHA in Orange County?

MHA is an agency that understands that its workforce is vital to our community and the mission of our agency. Our many benefits include:

1) Competitive compensation rates

2) 1 hour paid lunch for F/T employees

3) 4 Wellness Days annually for F/T employees

4) 14 Paid Holidays which includes 1 Floating Holiday

5) 403(b) Plan with discretionary matching

6) Employee benefits include: Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account-Health Saving Account / Dependent Care / Life Insurance / Supplemental Insurance for Medical Expenses.

7) Numerous opportunities extended for staff development and career growth.

8) Diverse employment opportunities. Licensed clinicians and bilingual staff are particularly sought. As an agency that provides 24/7 services, numerous shifts are also available.

Why is working for MHA in Orange County so rewarding?

Working with our program participants provides opportunities to give others life changing support. MHA’s staff are trained to offer compassion, inspire hope and teach the skills needed to overcome challenges. Come join our team and make a difference.

If you are seeking a stable and meaningful career, Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. is your agency!