Certified Medication Aide (Group Home)

PAY: Starting pay $16.00 per hour, salary commensurate with education and experience.

12hr shifts available. 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Alternating weekend schedule.

$1,000 sign-on Bonus

Job Summary : The Community Group Home Behavioral Technician will play a vital role in supporting individuals with behavioral and physical challenges associated with a traumatic brain injury in a structured community group home environment. This position involves implementing individualized behavior support plans, facilitating daily living skills, and fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes personal growth and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Support: Provide direct assistance to residents with daily living skills, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and recreational activities.
• Accurately and safely prepares, administers and documents the administration of all appropriate, physician-ordered medications and treatments under the leadership of a licensed nurse, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Behavior Intervention: Implement behavior support plans under the guidance of mental health professionals to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records in EHR of resident progress, incidents, and interactions. Complete daily logs and behavior reports as required.
• Communication: Collaborate with team members to ensure a comprehensive approach to each resident’s care.
• Crisis Management: Respond effectively to behavioral crises by using de-escalation strategies and implementing safety protocols as needed.
• Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills in behavioral management, communication techniques, and person-centered approaches.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate community involvement and social interactions for residents, promoting independence and life skills in real-world settings.
• Health and Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, adhering to health and safety protocols and regulations at all times.
• Commuting patients to and from the main facility as well as community outings using company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Must have a CMA or greater.
• Experience: Experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, mental health issues, or relevant behavioral experience within a group home or residential setting is highly desirable.
• Group or Community home experience preferred
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification, and any required behavioral intervention certifications (e.g., CPI, PROACT) preferred.
• Must have clean driving record
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Patience and empathy in dealing with challenging behaviors.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Work Environment: The position primarily operates in a community group home setting. The Behavioral Technician may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the needs of the residents.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move patients or assist with transfers (may involve lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods during patient care activities.
• Ability to assist patients in the community as needs require.

*This position has been deemed a safety sensitive position. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety- sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.