Independent Living Skills Coach/Dietary - $2500 SIGN ON

The ILS/MHW Dietary works as part of an Intensive Residential Treatment Services team that provides care, treatment and rehabilitation for persons served who are experiencing significant mental health/psychiatric symptoms; who are demonstrating significant functional impairments; and who may have co-occurring disorders. Primary duties will focus on food preparation and kitchen management, as well as supporting skill development in these areas. Responsibilities Provides assistance to person(s) served in order to promote their physical, social, and psychological well-being. Interacts frequently and positively with person(s) served and support staff to promote the rights of the person(s) served to achieve an enhanced quality of life Follow agency procedures to promote optimum health care, safety practice and behavioral supports to maintain the well-being of person(s) served Oversees meal preparation and grocery shopping, follows Board and Lodge licensing requirements for food safety Must have food safety training and competency in kitchen management Responsible for keeping kitchen workspace clean and orderly Transport Clients Managing food/cleaning budget Provide group and individual services for clients: tailored to dietary need and skill development related to cooking, cleaning, menu planning, nutrition, budgeting. Teach clients independent living skills in accordance with their treatment plan Administrative duties (scanning, faxing, organizing) Provide the necessary financial management for the day-to-day operations of the program using established practices and procedures Ensure compliance with training licensing regulations and company policies and procedures Maintain clean and safe work environment Manages the day-to-day therapeutic environment including the prevention of crisis at the lowest level of escalation Develops and participates in community and in-house recreational and leisure activities Completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services Other duties as assigned Qualifications GED or High School Diploma with 2,000 supervised hours in the delivery of services to adults with serious mental illness Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university Moderate travel About Our Company SpringPath Mental Health Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, assists individuals with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders which result in functional impairments in traditional day-to-day life activities. Our services focus on developing social skills, developing coping skills, being an active participant in the local community, offering community choice, and psychoeducation. We help individuals develop skills and access resources needed to live more positive, active and social lives. Salary Range USD $22.50 - $23.50 / Hour

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