On Call (CA, Chico, TSS Chico)

GENERAL PURPOSE

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Models behaviors and communication that support clients in utilizing skills to achieve functioning within social norms including empowerment and leadership in the community as well as the development of naturally occurring relationships.
• Empowers members in meeting their goals.
• Assists staff and members in the development and implementation of activities, programming and groups.
• Supports clients in making informed decisions regarding mental health treatment.
• Supports clients in completing applications, making appointments and following through with appointments to other community support agencies.
• Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies.
• Facilitates psycho-social groups designed to engage clients in enhancing coping skills, daily living skills and improved socialization.
• Educates to clients in the areas of nutrition, hygiene, medication management and provides access to menu items, supplies, hygiene and cleaning items.
• Supports clients in completion of housekeeping tasks including meal preparation.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Ensures that each client has linkage to a primary care physician and a mental health provider by graduation.
• Collaborates with treatment team on a weekly basis to ensure collaboration of care.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well being of members.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.

Schedule

• Varies based on the needs of the program

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