QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training and/or Experience):

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of and ability to use personal computer for e-mail and electronic medical record
• Should be able to type 45 words per minute.
• Candidate must have a passion for working with people in need.
• Must have excellent organization, telephone and communication skills.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.
• Experience working with children and adults who may be in crisis
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Understand the role of cultural competence in working with the target population, their families and providers

ONGOING REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain certification as Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
• Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs of clients and the community.
• Clean Driving Record and Background Check
• Certification in CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have typing/keyboarding ability to use computer as required. Must be able to communicate by speaking and writing in an understandable manner. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Moderate level of activity including walking, standing, sitting and occasional light lifting. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and be able to assist in the evacuation of patients and/or other staff members. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

OBHAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

QBHP Expectations

• Monitoring and communicating behavioral, mental, and emotional state of clients to primary therapist and other treatment team members.
• Assisting and supporting clients in improving or maintaining current level of functioning and accomplishing treatment plan goals
• Assisting beneficiaries in acquiring the skills needed to support an independent lifestyle and promote an improved sense of self-worth.
• Educating and assisting clients with accessing supports, resources and services needed to promote and maintain community integration.
• Implementing treatment plan directives as developed by Primary Therapist.
• Understanding, respecting and responding to clients with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Communicating with other service providers and involved community entities.
• Networking the client and client's family with resources in the community to expand external support systems.
• Following up with clients who miss or cancel appointments.