The Mental Health Coordinator II (MHCII) helps manage many aspects of care and support for individuals in a group home setting. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with personal finances

• Planning activities and programs

• Supporting behavioral needs

• Encouraging family involvement

• Overseeing education or job programs

• Managing health, nutrition, and the household

• Creating staff schedules

The MHCII also helps the supervisor keep programs consistent and ensure good communication among staff and support team members. During direct care shifts, the MHCII also performs the duties of behavioral support staff.

This job is similar to roles like Lead Staff, Program Coordinator, House Manager, or Program Supervisor.

• Qualifications for Mental Health Coordinator II:

• Experience:

  • At least 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services

  • Plus either:

    • 1 year of lead staff experience in residential services or

    • A 2-year degree in a related field

• Education & Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Basic computer skills

  • At least 2 years of experience working in behavioral health

  • Ability to understand and follow:

    • Behavior support plans

    • Treatment plans

    • Functional assessments

    • Individualized and person-centered support plans

• Driving Requirement:

  • Must qualify as an unlimited driver

  • This means you may need to drive for work, including transporting individuals in company or personal vehicles

• Communication:

  • Strong reading, writing, and communication skills are essential

  • You'll need to document care, follow plans, and work closely with both coworkers and outside professionals

Hours Worked
-    May be full-time or part-time, with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours. The specific number and times of scheduled hours should be set upon hiring.  All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

WHY THIS JOB?

• Positively change the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as their families.
• If you've ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success, then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. You'll come to understand how you can help them achieve their hopes and dreams while trying to protect them from judgment when the outside world doesn't understand. You'll not only be their therapist, but you'll also be their cheerleader.

Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. At Dungarvin, we believe in hiring talent from a wide variety of backgrounds which makes our organization stronger.

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