Lead Behavioral Health Group Home Worker

Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Helena

Position Overview: A paraprofessional person working on a therapeutic team involved in the operation of a transitional 24-hour group home facility.

Job Duties:

1. Acts as lead-worker in group home, completing monthly summaries, requisition and claim forms, work orders, collecting monthly rent, completing census. The lead is the first point of contact for assisting group home workers.
2. Assists in matters relating to daily living in the group home including, but not limited to procurement of food, meal preparation, care and maintenance of the house and grounds and supervision of the residents.
3. May help plan, and purchase supplies for 24-hour group home facility.
4. Assists clients in problems relating to daily living activities.
5. Must complete and pass medication training test within initial probation period.
6. Performs crisis intervention.
7. Assists in team evaluation and treatment planning for clients.
8. Assist psychiatric nurse in medication monitoring for group home clients and distribute packaged medications.
9. Maintains required paperwork for assigned clients including rental applications in accordance with Many Rivers policy.
10. Enter group home progress notes into EHR.
11. Consults with Group Home Operations Manager on program development.
12. Coordinates socialization and recreational activities for group home clients.
13. Transports clients as needed.
14. Participates in in-service training as directed by immediate supervisor.
15. Other duties as assigned by management.
16. May work nights, overnights, weekends, holidays if needed.
17. Must have valid driver's license, vehicle registration and personal vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. One - two years of group home experience or an associate degree is required.
2. One or more years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
3. Completion of high school or equivalency is required.
4. MT Driver’s License, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle is required.
5. Previous experience serving persons with a mental health illness preferred.
   Must be able to transport clients.
6. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Wage: $19.80 per hour

Shift Differential $1.00 an hour: Weekday night shift hours are 11:00 pm – 9:00 am. Weekend hours are Friday from 11:00 pm until 9:00 am on Monday.

Benefits:

• 401K Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Pet Insurance

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Checks.

About Us:

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 13 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 13 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.

About Helena:

Helena – Helena is the capital of Montana, and a great base for adventure. There are 75 miles of trails that start in Helena for biking and hiking. Two stunning National Parks are close enough for a day trip. Closer to home, Helena is a fisherman’s dream come true as you’re based near the Missouri, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork Rivers as well as many smaller streams and tributaries. Helena offers something for those more inclined to city pleasures, too. The city features a wealth of museums, theatre, live music, food, shopping, and more. Kids of all ages can enjoy the city’s many parks, water park, skate park, indoor rock climbing, ice rink, and so much more.

Our Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.

Our Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.

Our Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.