Shift Coordinator - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization

Brien Center for Mental Health

Shift Coordinator - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization

Pittsfield, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    General Description:

    Responsible for oversight of shifts including: site operations, staffing, staff development, consultation, supervision, documentation requirements, site beautification. Participate in implementation of individual action plans for person’s served. Work as a member of a team to provide opportunities for individuals while displaying hope and optimism.

    ** Essential Job Functions:**

    • Provide supervision to direct care staff at both sites. Manage call-outs and consult with Program Director, Nurse Manager, Program Coordinator and/or Acute Care Administrator on Call
    • Monitor and insure completion of all medication and communication forms for next day appointments.
    • Monitor and update all individual records as required.
    • Monitor and maintain compliance of clinical records, including all MSDP and DMH standards.
    • Maintain work environment, manage and report hazards to supervisor and/or Facilities Manager.
    • Report any facilities related issues to Facilities Manager. Follow up to insure facilities issues are corrected.
    • Insure programming is active and within the scope of wellness and recovery principles.

    Other Responsibilities:

    • Assist individuals with medication administration as needed.
    • Provide supervision to support MAP policy.
    • Provide direct supervision to staff as assigned.
    • Review and document individual’s progress towards goals
    • Work in a Direct Care capacity as necessary to provide adequate staff or respond to a clinical need.
    • Participate in all relevant staff meetings, recovery team meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency meetings
    • Serve on interagency committees
    • Keep supervisor well informed and updated on all house activities daily
    • Report any incidents regarding accidents, injury or medication errors to your supervisor and complete all corresponding documentation.
    • Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping according to DMH and MSDP standards.
    • Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect
    • Flexibly to respond to program scheduling needs
    • Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
    • Successfully complete and maintain MAP, CPR and First Aid certifications
    • Maintain all standards of confidentiality.

    Qualifications:

    • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field or four years of experience in related field
    • Knowledge of community resources
    • Knowledge of licensing requirements and skills to maintain those standards
    • Ability to supervise, evaluate and motivate staff
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to multi-task and deal with a wide variety of people

    ** Other Requirements**

    • Ability to pass a CORI (Criminal Background) check and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) check
    • Driver's License and use of personally insured vehicle

    ** Skills:**

    • Ability to make independent decisions based on defined recovery goals
    • Leadership skills required to supervisor and delegate responsibilities to other employees, students and volunteers and oversee assignments
    • Proficient computer skills in using web-based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing documetnts
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to employ time management skills

    ** Working Conditions:**

    • Works in office; housing type environment: temperature regulated
    • Able to work or travel to various locations

    Physical Requirements and Conditions:

    • Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
    • Lifting Maximums: weight of grocery bags and/or laundry baskets
    • Push, pull, stand, reach overhead and twist
    • Able to bend at the knees, waist and lower self to the ground or floor without assistance
    • Able to physically climb and descend stairs without assistance
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.