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Burrell Behavioral Health Primary Support Professional - Residential in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Primary Support Professional (Residential)
Location: Cape Girardeau, MissouriEmployment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Primary Support Professional (Residential)!
As a Primary Support Professional (Residential), you'll work in the homes of people receiving residential services, collaborating with the Program Coordinator to ensure the satisfactory implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). You'll provide support services to clients and coordinate their day-to-day activities as outlined within the ISP. Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has relevant experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Cape Girardeau offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and excellent recreational opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off - 29 days per year
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Key Responsibilities:
Work in the homes of clients receiving residential services, collaborating with the Program Coordinator
Ensure satisfactory implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Provide support services to clients and coordinate day-to-day activities as outlined in the ISP
Train staff on clients' medical needs, personal preferences, and compliance
Ensure staff knowledge of client medications and potential side effects
Oversee daily residential notes, goals, and health tracking
Review physical condition of homes to ensure health, safety, and cleanliness standards
Ensure safety kits are present and complete
Review medication administration records (MARS) for errors and signatures
Complete event reports in accordance with state guidelines
Schedule staff or cover shifts for absent personnel
Track mileage used in homes to stay within budget
Participate in the development of positive behavioral support plans
Ensure receipts and money counts are maintained for client purchases
Collaborate with Program Coordinator on follow-up tasks
Ensure safety drills are conducted according to Individual Safety Plans
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
One year of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, or successful completion of Missouri Quality Outcomes training approved by the Division of DD regional office
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, using person-centered language
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions
Problem-solving skills for situations with multiple variables
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Reliable means of communication
Skills to read, understand written materials, and write clearly and legibly
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees