Instructor - Legal Support jobs in West Virginia

This program gives consumers a safe, affordable place to live. FMRS staff provide support to maintain the community placement. These services are provided in a variety of settings including natural family settings, individual housing arrangements or housing for multiple consumers. Additionally, this program provides for transitional living/respite options with supportive services.

The primary services provided include practical help and supports needed to help consumers obtain the necessities of daily living, protective oversight and supervision. Additional services include the provision of direct services such as assisting consumers with grocery shopping or providing transportation to appointments. Attending to the basic needs of the consumers is an important function of the supported living program. These needs such as personal care, nutrition, housing and financial management, can be a good indicator of how well a person’s symptoms are being controlled or alleviated. All supportive living staff assess the consumer’s ability to perform their activities of daily living during their face-to-face and telephone contacts. When deficiencies are noted, the team determines a plan to address them.

FMRS has twenty-five supported housing slots. Two of these slots are normally utilized for transitional/respite housing. To be eligible for this program, consumers must have been involuntarily hospitalized and be at risk for additional hospitalization without the needed supports.

**NOW OFFERING SIGNING BONUS***

Provide protective oversight, skill training, and implementation of behavior management and treatment plans o mentally ill and/ or developmentally delayed adults, in both residential and community settings. He/she will profice services to consumers in accordance with each person's Individual Treatment Plan and document the provision of these services in a manner that is timely and which meets all state, federal and agency standards. He/she will provide protective oversight and maintain the facility in a safe and sanitary manner.It will be the responsibility of the REsidential/ Community Instructor to leave the Residential Site neat, clean and sanitary at the end of their assigned shift.

It is the incumbent's responsibility to maintain current certifications in all areas of training required by State, Federal and Agency guidelines.

The position requires working within a demanding environment and responding to varied situations which may involve dangerous/aggressive behaviors. THe incumbent may be required to deal with crisis sitiuations without the immediately availability of supervisory of support staff.

The incumbent provides clients with the supervision and support necessary to facilitate community contacts with other service providers and the general public; therefore, the incumbent must be able to represent the agency in a professional manner and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

To fulfill the requirements of this position, the incumbent must have a high school diploma or GED, be physically capable of effectively utilizing CPI techniques and must possess a valid West Virginia driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides protective oversight to all consumers
• Implements the individual treatment plan, skill training plans, behavior management plans, and completes all required documentation
• Demonstrates use and understanding of intervention techniques such as role modeling, reinforcement schedules, hierarchies or prompting while respecting the dignity of the consumer.
• Transports consumers and maintains vehicle in accordance with FMRS transportation policy and vehicle maintenance procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

***This position pays a $1000 bonus, paid over the course of six months of active employment. The payout structure is $300 at 30 days, $300 at 90 days, and a final payment of $400 at six months of active employment. Terms will be discussed at interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.52 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked for FMRS Health Sytems, Inc. ?

Ability to Relocate:

• Raleigh County, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person