Job Description
Agency Overview:
Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope. We support adults in building healthy & hopeful lives through behavioral health, housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities.
Wellspring’s recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality housing assuring opportunities for community integration that enhances our neighborhoods.
Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff.
We hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and to the community. We value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and encourage all people to apply! What employees say about Wellspring...
Wellspring's Crisis Stabilization Program: The goal of Wellspring’s Crisis Stabilization Program is to assist adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric episode. With our 24/7 care, we help people avoid hospitalization, achieve stabilization, and recover from acute mental health symptoms such as severe depression, mania, or psychosis. Clients receive intensive treatment, close monitoring with high levels of staff support, and medications prescribed by a psychiatrist, if necessary, in a homelike setting. The 16-bed program has two locations – the Samuel B. Todd Center and the David J. Block Center. Both are licensed, accredited crisis stabilization offering the only services of their kind in the Louisville Metro region.
Wellspring Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Assistant Program Coordinator: Wellspring is seeking a full time Assistant Program Coordinator who will provide clients with support in their daily activities and manage the household operations under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The Assistant Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, client centered care for our clients.
CSU Assistant Program Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities: General - Provides for the safety, support and wellbeing of residents.
- Maintains integrity and security of the facility and property consistent with Environment of Care Standards (ECS).
- Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention consistent with program objectives, goals, and philosophy.
- Advises and consults with on-call staff when appropriate.
- Assists Program Coordinator in ensuring proper handling of medication and disposal of hazardous material.
- Maintains knowledge of resident status including: appointments, activities, destinations, and departure and/or return times.
- Remains informed regarding resident mental and physical status.
- Reviews progress log at the beginning of each shift, documenting a progress log entry on each resident per shift.
Resident Support - Supervises self-administration of medication to include the following: Ensure proper medication regimen, problem solve with residents who are self-monitoring, provide information about medications to residents as appropriate, alert program coordinator of medications running low, log medication monitoring activities.
- Provides general skills training with residents regarding chores, kitchen tasks, medication, laundry, grooming, and other daily living skills.
- Monitors completion of chores to ensure cleanliness of house during shift, provide assistance and training as necessary.
- Facilitates new resident orientation.
- With clinical treatment, assesses client symptomatology and assist with treatment plan.
- Works with social worker and case manager to document/coordinate resident schedules and needs.
- Coordinates and transports clients to outside appointments and personal needs.
- Along with treatment team, assesses client’s readiness for discharge.
- Assists clients in attaining treatment plan goals.
- Reads and understands census board/contact notes at shift change.
- Facilitates/leads groups and assists client in attending outside groups (site specific).
- Facilitates resident social interaction.
- Completes shift change protocol with incoming staff.
Staff Supervision - Assists Program Coordinator in recruiting and hiring new staff.
- Assists Program Coordinator in planning and implementing employee training and orientation.
- Provides on-going supervision for Program Assistant, Psychiatric Rehab Specialist, and Peer Support Staff in performance of their duties.
- Assists Program Coordinator in completing staffing schedule and processing leave time requests.
Administrative - Monitors use of petty cash and complete balancing and reporting.
- Assists Program Coordinator in the use of bus tickets and complete balancing and reporting. Orders tickets as necessary.
- Maintains working knowledge of budget and control spending according to budget guidelines.
- In conjunction with Program Coordinator, oversees shopping for food, supplies, equipment and program needs.
- Submits check requests and all receipts to accounting office in a timely manner.
- Attends and co-leads all staff/treatment team meetings.
- Attends agency program meetings.
CSU Assistant Program Coordinator Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- One year of social service or mental health experience is required.
Other: - This is a full-time, 2nd shift position 3:00 PM -- 11:00 PM.
- Mileage reimbursement for work related travel.
What you will receive as a full-time team member at Wellspring: Wellspring offers great benefits for full time employees and their families! These benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability
- Option for a 401(K) Retirement plan with employer match
- Generous paid holidays and vacation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and more
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,