Mental Health Worker - Relief

<p><strong>YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong></p> <p>We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives&nbsp;and having&nbsp;a positive impact.&nbsp;</p> We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children&rsquo;s lives &ndash;<strong>&nbsp;to help them heal and recover!</strong>

Billings Campus - Billings, MT

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

<strong>Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.</strong> <br /><br />Each day, YBGR&rsquo;s employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings. https://www.ybgr.org/

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Part-Time Casual-Per Diem

$18.13 - $19.76

Overview: <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Work Schedule:&nbsp;</strong>Varied scheduled to meet the needs of YBGR will involve evenings, weekends, and holidays. The Relief Mental Health Worker selects shift openings when available to cover vacations and other staffing shortages. A Relief Mental Health Worker is required to work a minimum of 8 hours per month.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Relief Mental Health Workers to support a trauma-informed environment, facilitate, and supervise day-to-day activities of residential programming such as recreational activities, completion of basic living and social skills while assuring the safety of the youth. They serve as a positive role model and mentor to adolescents in treatment. A Relief Mental Health Worker will possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to help youth with complex emotional and behavioral issues. They should have a passion for this field and have the ability to be a positive role model and influence the youth.</span></p>
Responsibilities: <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit. Supervise youth at all times while teaching them coping and daily living skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, always providing professional customer service. Responsible for weekly contacts with families/agencies, etc.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Serve as a support person in the therapeutic treatment procedures (recreational, educational, spiritual, social, medical, etc.) assigned by the Program Manager.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients' knowledge and skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needs</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Contribute to the agency's strategic goals and outcomes as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">As a Relief Mental Health Worker for YBGR I understand and acknowledge the following:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">I am expected to work a minimum of 8 hours per month providing direct care to youth at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. Failure to do so will result in termination unless on approved leave. Any continuing education training hours will not be counted toward fulfilling the 8-hour requirement.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">More than 1 call off of an accepted shift in any single month will result in termination unless due to a medical emergency, FMLA, or other protected leave. As a Relief Mental Health Worker, I should be contacting the YBGR Scheduler monthly regarding my availability.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</span></p>
Requirements: <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">High School Diploma or GED.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Experience/Interest in working with youth with emotional and behavioral issues.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">21 years old or older.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">License to operate passenger vehicle and reliable means of transportation.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to relate and build rapport with youth therapeutically while serving as a positive role model for the youth.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality with youth and families.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Possess the ability to work with youth in multiple settings, such as individually and in groups.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Good verbal and written communication skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Excellent active listening skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Good computer skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrate sound &amp; ethical judgment and decision-making skills.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Criminal/Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Two (2) years of experience working with youth in a similar setting or environment.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Knowledge of behavior modification and age-appropriate child development.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Physical/Environmental Demands &amp; Requirements:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Work environment: This position will generally work indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Occasionally will work in an outdoor environment where they may not be protected from weather conditions.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Will occasionally be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time while performing administrative duties.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Will frequently operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Consistently needs to move about inside building, outside to include uneven terrain, elevation changes, and frequently changing body position from and standing, kneeling, sitting, and prone.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Occasionally will be required to assist in the physical restraint of a youth (50-300lbs) who is a safety risk to themselves or others.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">The person in this position will constantly communicate with clients, their treatment team, and others. Must be able to communicate accurate information and accurately understand information communicated by those individuals.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Must be able to perceive, recognize, and observe client's behavior to include non-verbal cues expressed by the client.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Conditions can be high stress during de-escalation or restraint of physically out-of-control youth.</span></li> </ul>