Job Description
William J. Gould Associates, Inc.
Weekend Relief Staff,
Fellside,
Reporting to the Assistant Clinical/Program Director, this position is responsible for providing leadership for a transitional and community-based program supporting adults with mental illness on their journey toward recovery and greater independence. The position provides the link to full-time staff regarding resident and Extended Community member concerns, crises, issues, etc. that come up over the weekend period.
Current weekend shifts at Fellside are approximately two partial weekends per month: one Friday/Saturday shift from 5 p.m. Friday night until 12noon on Saturday and on a separate weekend, 12 noon on Saturday until 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Each shift includes a paid asleep overnight. Substitute weekend and weekday shifts are occasionally available, but vary according to staffing needs.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Ensure that all program participants receive optimal quality of care and support.
· Be aware of resident schedules (comings and goings) and maintain an accurate account of who is in the building.
· Respond to emergencies during shift, including use of on-call clinical support.
· Follow through with any crisis plans put in place by on-call clinical staff.
· Do medication check-ins as scheduled and assist residents and extended community members in obtaining information for medication concerns.
· Uphold all policies/guidelines set by Gould Farm and the Boston Area Programs.
· Complete morning and evening log checklist sheets, including all relevant information during shifts; summarize in weekend transition notes.
· Transition with staff at the beginning and end of shift.
· Monitor the general appearance of the house and encourage residents to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Assist individuals with chores as needed.
· Assist residents with transportation support by helping them use the mbta.com trip advisor and obtaining directions from websites online. Provide occasional transportation in Fellside vehicle in circumstances authorized by on-call staff.
· Support Boston Area Program Extended Community members by phone; support any Extended Community members on respite at Fellside during the weekend, which may include implementing particular intervention plans; support an occasional Gould Farm guest on a trial visit arriving on a weekend.
· Act as front line person for any maintenance concerns that arise on Fellside property. Contact on-call staff and follow appropriate plan as situation warrants.
Qualifications:
BA degree with 2-3 years in human services desired. Warm and clear
communication skills are a must. Good organizational, computer and planning
skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
member. Knowledge of the
Contact Info: If interested, please send cover letter & resume to hr@gouldfarm.org.