Easter Seals Jobs

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• Provide front-line support and assistance for clients
• Orient new clients to program rules, policies and procedures as well as peer group and site staff
• Organize and facilitate client activities, educational groups, and skill building groups on topics such as chemical dependency, self-esteem, anger management, life skills, social skills, and coping techniques.
• Document client contacts and complete other forms required by program policy and procedure
• Daily monitoring and observation of client participation in program activities including client behaviors and symptomology. Report to nursing staff regarding any concerns.
• Model appropriate physical and emotional boundaries with clients and co-workers.
• Provide emotional support to help clients manage negative symptoms and utilize coping strategies to enhance their quality of life and daily functioning
• Conduct bed checks, rounds, and document accordingly
• Monitor clients self-administration of medications, check and document vital signs
• Comply with security procedures including clothing searches, room/facility searches to maintain a safe environment per policy and procedure.
• Intervene pro-actively with clients in situations where clients may be escalating emotionally and/or behaviorally using approved non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including the least restrictive interventions appropriate for the situation
• Attend and participate in shift reports, site meetings, and trainings as mandated by agency policy and procedure
• Communicate effectively and promote quality service within a compassionate environment by treating clients and co-workers with respect and dignity
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment in all client, staff and facility areas

{=html} <!-- --> - Transport clients in company vehicle to meetings, appointments, and/or outings - May be required to cover evening/weekend hours - Support a work climate that emphasizes collective team performance and demonstrates Polara Healths core competencies - Show appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences, and adjust communication practices accordingly in order to minimize cross-cultural misunderstandings - Consistent work attendance and compliance with scheduled work hours (excludes approved FMLA absences) - Responsible for complying with Polara Healths Corporate Compliance Program as it applies to individual job duties, the department, and the company - Comply with all Polara Health policies and procedures - Exercise due diligence to prevent, detect, and report unlawful and/or unethical conduct by fellow co-workers, professional affiliates and/or agents - Display a positive work ethic - Actively participates in performance management and coaching - Demonstrates respect for consumer confidentiality practices - Other duties as assigned