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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides case management and peer support for RIP program participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Teacher and support person for client-families:

Provide an orientation for new families.a) Make introductory telephone contact prior to assigned family’s entry.b) Conduct in-depth orientation and “map the territory” during first treatment visit.Maintain data and required documentation for each assigned family.Maintain organization of documentation and make timely report of required data to Resource Staff & assist in collecting and tabulating data for periodic reports.Teach and model positive behavior management techniques and strategies with both adults and children, utilizing appropriate and congruent facial expressions/body language.Provide all aspects of Case Management to assigned families, including Orientation, Behavior Skills Training (BST) sessions, Home Program development and review, treatment progress review, RIP Strategies that Help, etc.Rate core and individualized Behavior Management Training (BST) sessions. Maintain reliability in the BST rating system Keep family 3-ring binders up to date. Track BST data and activities, training activities, and parent/adult case notes. Help to record and graph home data. Provide feedback to parents/adults following BST sessions. Conduct regular Home Program Review (HPR) discussions with parents/guardians.Present the Eight Strategies That Help for parents/guardians. Give home assignments for each of the Eight Strategies and discuss each of them. Discuss the identification of problem behaviors, and the steps involved in developing an intervention program for problem behaviors. Assist and support parents/guardians in development and implementation of home and community programs.Meet regularly with Resource staff to staff cases.

Participate in program development and evaluation activities:

Provide input during planning meetings.Assist in collecting and tabulating data for modular reports. Attend and actively participate in training meetings.Incorporate program changes in a positive manner. Principal presence in program during all program hours.

Participate as a member of the program staff:

Regularly attend scheduled staff meetings.Attending in-service sessions in Nashville is recommended.Meet time and attendance requirements consistently.Make appropriate use of work time.Assume special assignments as determined by Resource Consultants or Program Coordinator.

Cooperate with community members and agencies:

Work with and assist volunteers, RIP Expansion trainees, interns, and practicum students.Assist in informing tours about the program.Participate in special RIP presentations, as requested.Maintain a positive working relationship with referral sources, families and other community members as a representative of the Regional Intervention Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

         

Education Level              

High School Diploma/GED required.  Must be eighteen (18) years old. 

Years of Experience       

Knowledge and experience in working with young behavior disordered children and their families helpful.

Certification/Licensure 

Must be a graduate of RIP and be able to work 16 to 20 hrs. per week depending on FTE status.  Training requirements are established by contracts with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to include training activities in both Nashville and onsite.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 10%

Sitting – 90%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Range:

$15.00--$21.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.