Positions

Habilitation Technician

The Habilitation Technician provides necessary in-home treatment and community habilitative treatment to developmentally disabled and mentally retarded clients as defined by treatment goals and outcomes identified by the local  area MH/DD/SA agency.

Qualification

  1. Trained individual with at least a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
  2. Instructions that require some observation, interaction, documentation in a developmentally disabled or mental retardation setting.
  3. Course completion in CPR, NCI, First Aid, Core Competency Training, MR Documentation Training and Goal Outcomes Training.
  4. Possess the ability to work well with others
  5. Must be adaptable, flexible, dependable, and able to maintain effectiveness during behavioral changes.
  6. Possess communication skills and can apply them appropriately in all settings.
  7. Able to implement written outcomes in the treatment habilitation plan.
  8. Possess observation skills and can communicate them effectively through verbal and written statements.
  9. Can follow directions and communicate changes in conditions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Works with clients, staff of the CAP-MR/DD Program or designed to implement goals established b the case manager or QP specialist.
  2. Uses adaptive behavior skills to help client focus on self-help goals.
  3. Follow established goals accurately.
  4. Consults with program supervisor of CAP-MR/DD Program and/or designee for updates and observations.
  5. Observes the client for response to implementation of goals.
  6. Documents observations according to the protocol established for each client.
  7. Documents client’s behavior, interventions utilized and client response.
  8. Documentation is clear and concise.
  9. Uses skills to enlist the most positive response in order to accomplish client goals.
  10. Involves the client in appropriate and approved community activities.
  11. Provides descriptive statements to clarify whether the client has or has not accomplished a stated goal.
  12. Uses patience and tolerance in working with each client and their caregiver.
  13. Creates an environment conducive to the accomplishment of goals.
  14. Maintains effective line of communication with all parties involved on a case.
  15.  Attends all in-services and updates as scheduled
  16.  Submits all paperwork accurately and on time.
  17. Reports on duty as scheduled.
  18. Maintains a neat appearance in accordance with agency policy
  19. Attends all meetings as required in planning and evaluating client care.
  20. Establishes and maintains a safe environment for the client at all time sand respects his/her belongings.
  21. Follows agency policies and procedures.
  22. Assists treatment team members in determining skills and specialties relative to client.
  23. Verbalizes knowledge and purpose of client rights and responsibilities
  24. Provides necessary information to keep employee files current and to verify experience.
  25. Only accepts assignments for which he/she is qualified
  26. Reports for assignments as scheduled.
  27. Attends staff development programs.
  28. Practices safety and competency within job description.
  29. Communicates with direct supervisor or designee about problems and concerns.
  30. Informs supervisor and client changes or needs.
  31. Complies with all state/provincial regulatory acts.
 

Agency Administrator Assistant

Mercy Care Inc. administrator Assistant assists the Administrator with managing all aspects of company operation within the scope of duties and responsibilities described below.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assistswith the development and update of company policies and procedures.
  2. Assists with motivating staff to achieve performance and production goals.
  3. Assists with Develop company policies relating to employess and employment conditions
  4. Assists with tracking and reviewing performances to ensure expectations have been effectively communicated and are met
  5. Assist with reporting to board of director, where applicable, on the attainment personal and business goals.
  6. Assisting with working with banks/financial institutions regarding company performance
  7. Assist with recruiting/hiring of qualified staff.
  8. Assist with preparing for licensre, certification, accredidation with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
  9. Assist with financial management, marketing methodology, procurement of services and fee for services.
  10. Carries out all duties assigned by the Administrator.

Qualified Professional

Qualification

  •   A graduate of a college or university with a Masters degree n a related human service field and has one year of full-time, post-graduate accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served and a substance abuse professional shall have one year of full-time post-graduate accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; or
  •   A graduate of a college or university with a baccalaureate degree in  related human service field and has two years of full-time,  post-baccalaureate accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served and a substance abuse professional shall have two years of full time post-graduate accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; or
  •     A graduate of a college or university with a baccalaureate degree in a field not related to human services and has four years of full-time , post-baccalaureate accumulated MH/DD/DS experience with the population  served and a substance abuse professional shall have four years of full-time post-graduate accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling ; or
  •   A substance abuse professional who has a counseling certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board; or
  •   A registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of       Nursing and has four years of full-time accumulated experience in psychiatric mental health nursing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Responsible for the psychosocial active treatment programs.  This includes overseeing the delivery of the treatment programs.

2.      Scheduling all psychosocial assessments.

3.      Ensuring that individual program plan is developed by the interdisciplinary team.

4.      Completes the necessary documentation in the treatment records.  Subsequent progress note / supervisory notes are also necessary.

5.      Responsible for appropriates charting and proper documentation procedures.

6.      Orientates and supervises the employees that provide the active treatment programs.

7.      Provide job training, coaching, monitoring supervision to staff members.

8.      Participation in quarterly performance evaluations of staff members to include annual appraisals.

9.      Use of computer for administrative purposes.

10. Other job duties as directed by the agency’s administrator.

 

Group Home Manager

Summary:

The home manager position oversees the daily operations of the assigned Mercy Care group home, which provides residents with individualized support so they can live independently in their homes. This includes staffing for the home, care of its residents, appointments, trainings, meetings, communication and completion of all required monthly data and reports.

Qualifications

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent
  2. Must be 21 years or older
  3. 1 or more years of experience working with persons with disabilities and in group home setting
  4. Valid NC Driver’s License and have a clean driving record
  5. Must possess a reliable vehicle in safe/operable condition with current registration and insurance
  1. Excellent supervisory, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision- making and inter-personal and leadership skills
  2. Ability to use authority
  3. Ability to work within the policies, standards, procedures and the vision, mission and core values of Mercy Care INC.

Job Description and Responsibilities

  1. Supervise in home staff (Habilitation Technicians)
  2. Make sure the assigned duties of staff are completed
  3. Responsible for fiscal management of the home
  4. Oversee resident funds
  5. Oversee resident’s schedules and weekly appointments
  6. Set staff schedule
  7. Coordinate trainings for staff to ensure their certifications are current
  8. Act as liaison to all agencies involved in services for residents
  9. Ensure maintenance of the home is completed in accordance with the schedule
  10. Maintain contact with residents’ families
  11. Conduct staff meetings
  12. Assist in the processing of payroll
  13. Responsible for the management of residents’ medications (e.g. maintain supply, supervise passing of medications, and documentation)
  14. Participate in required training
  15. Maintain required records
  16. Adhere to CARF, DHHS and relevant agency rules and regulations
  17. Follow Mercy Care Inc. policy and procedures
  18. Perform other duties as directed/required

The Home Manager is accountable for completing and submitting the following documentation as scheduled:

  1. Resident profiles and Medical Histories
  2. Monthly Progress Reports
  3. ISP’s (including skill plans and data sheets)
  4. Med Logs (and all other necessary daily charts)
  5. Fire Drills (August and February for every shift)
  6. Vehicle maintenance checklists
  7. Monthly Home Facility Checklist
  8. Home Manager Checklist
  9. Medical appointments forms
  10. Monthly Attendance sheets
  11. Updated weekly staffing schedules
  12. Conduct in-home orientation with new staff
  13. Grocery/supply check requests and receipts
  14. Incident Reports (IRs) and Serious Incident Reports (SIRs)
  15. Staff meeting agendas
  16. Purchase Orders
  17. Vehicle work orders
  18. Performance evaluations
  19. Disciplinary actions/counseling session forms, as applicable
  20. Submit Supervisor Reports (weekly)
  21. Monthly Contact forms
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