Life Skills Aide

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The ideal candidate will provide DHS participants with ongoing monitoring and attention to immediate needs from Monday to Friday from 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM shift hours, oversee the functioning of the house, ensure safety, and assist residents with basic needs
Including assisting in household duties and responding to any situations requiring immediate intervention/ conflict resolution
Life Skills Aide will determine immediate course of action, i.e
contacting Clinical Supervisor: Program Manager or Director. ID

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Orient new residents to house rules and regulations
Administer basic needs items. Will monitor hallways, public spaces, and bedrooms for disruptive behavior or unsafe conditions throughout the hours of the shift.

Direct any problems, incidents, or emergencies to Clinical Supervisor and will document incidents in "Client Log" binder
Procedures for life threatening crises to be handled via 911 and Clinical Supervisor informed.

Enforce security and safety rules and regulations. Respond to client needs and assist clients in implementing, and maintaining the daily living skills needed to achieve goals related to independent living
Serve as a role model for consumers.

Provide conflict resolution - intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis/conflict to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services.