Job: Shift Coordinator - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization

Brien Center
P.O. Box 4219
Pittsfield, MA 01202

Phone:413-499-0412
Fax:413-448-2198
Website:briencenter.org

Company Description:

The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ over 450 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide, in roles including residential and nursing staff, case managers, therapeutic mentors and psychotherapists. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.


Job Title:
Shift Coordinator - Adult Community Crisis Stabilization
Salary Range:Location:
$23.86 - $23.87 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Description:

General Description:

Responsible for oversight of shifts including: site operations, staffing, staff development, consultation, supervision, documentation requirements, site beautification. Participate in implementation of individual action plans for person’s served.  Work as a member of a team to provide opportunities for individuals while displaying hope and optimism.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide supervision to direct care staff at both sites. Manage call-outs and consult with Program Director, Nurse Manager, Program Coordinator and/or Acute Care Administrator on Call
  • Monitor and insure completion of all medication and communication forms for next day appointments.
  • Monitor and update all individual records as required.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance of clinical records, including all MSDP and DMH standards.
  • Maintain work environment, manage and report hazards to supervisor and/or Facilities Manager.
  • Report any facilities related issues to Facilities Manager.  Follow up to insure facilities issues are corrected.
  • Insure programming is active and within the scope of wellness and recovery principles.

 Other Responsibilities:

  • Assist individuals with medication administration as needed. 
  • Provide supervision to support MAP policy.
  • Provide direct supervision to staff as assigned.
  • Review and document individual’s progress towards goals
  • Work in a Direct Care capacity as necessary to provide adequate staff or respond to a clinical need.
  • Participate in all relevant staff meetings, recovery team meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency meetings
  • Serve on interagency committees
  • Keep supervisor well informed and updated on all house activities daily
  • Report any incidents regarding accidents, injury or medication errors to your supervisor and complete all corresponding documentation.
  • Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping according to DMH and MSDP standards.
  • Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect
  • Flexibly to respond to program scheduling needs
  • Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees
  • Successfully complete and maintain MAP, CPR and First Aid certifications
  • Maintain all standards of confidentiality.

Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field or four years of experience in related field
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Knowledge of licensing requirements and skills to maintain those standards
  • Ability to supervise, evaluate and motivate staff
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to multi-task and deal with a wide variety of people

Other Requirements

  • Ability to pass a CORI (Criminal Background) check and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) check
  • Driver's License and use of personally insured vehicle

Skills:

  • Ability to make independent decisions based on defined recovery goals
  • Leadership skills required to supervisor and delegate responsibilities to other employees, students and volunteers and oversee assignments
  • Proficient computer skills in using web-based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing documetnts
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to employ time management skills

Working Conditions:

  • Works in office; housing type environment: temperature regulated
  • Able to work or travel to various locations

 Physical Requirements and Conditions:

  • Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
  • Lifting Maximums:  weight of grocery bags and/or laundry baskets
  • Push, pull, stand, reach overhead and twist
  • Able to bend at the knees, waist and lower self to the ground or floor without assistance
  • Able to physically climb and descend stairs without assistance
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.