The position is located at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) and is organizationally aligned under the Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (DRRTP) within the Veterans Care and Transitional Service. The Domiciliary is a Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment facility which provides extended care to Veterans with complex medical, psychiatric, alcohol and drug abuse and homelessness problems.
Major Duties: Provides orientation to new residents by explaining Domiciliary policies/procedures, treatment expectations and goals, as well as ensuring that all admission requirements are signed. Interview each resident to assess skills associated with activities of daily living, leisure and work interests, personal hygiene, interpersonal communication, etc. Performs administrative functions, e.g. makes bed assignments and maintains accurate bed control count, prepares, and processes patients for admission, clearance and completes entries in communication log. Organizes and facilitates small psycho-educational groups of residents for development of problem-solving skills for return to independent living in the community. Utilizes a guidance model and applies experience and knowledge of problems. Monitors compliance with treatment plan requirements as well as Domiciliary regulations. Monitors compliance with sobriety requirements for abstinence from alcohol and drugs by performing breath checks and urine screens according to established procedures and documents results. Demonstrates the ability to work with a variety of residents' physical, mental, emotional, and behavior problems using different techniques. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthful environment for all patients assigned to the Section. Daily room inspections to check for physical plant equipment, health and safety, and security problems and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Provides crisis intervention in situations of medical, psychiatric and/or behavioral in nature by assessing the situation and initiating action to secure medical care or police assistance. Utilizes appropriate precautions in cases of injury, potential suicide, or infectious diseases. Conducts section meetings for all patients in assigned sections to communicate information, listen to patient concerns and inform patients about changes in Domiciliary or VAMC requirements. Work Schedule: Rotating 12 hour shifts to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Social Services Assistant/PD03204A
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