DIETARY- INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS COACH

SpringPath Mental Health Services

The ILS/MHW Cook works as part of an Intensive Residential Treatment Services team that provides care, treatment and rehabilitation for persons served who are experiencing significant mental health/psychiatric symptoms; who are demonstrating significant functional impairments; and who may have co-occurring disorders. Primary duties will focus on food preparation and kitchen management, as well as supporting skill development in these areas.

Helps promote physical, social, and psychological well-being to individuals served
• Interacts frequently and positively with individuals served
• Supports staff to promote the rights of the individuals served to achieve an enhanced quality of life
• Follows agency procedures to promote optimum health care, safety practice and behavioral supports to maintain the well-being of person(s) served
• Oversees meal preparation and grocery shopping, follows Board and Lodge licensing requirements for food safety
• Responsible for keeping kitchen workspace clean and orderly
• Transports clients
• Manages food/cleaning budget
• Provides group and individual services for clients: tailored to dietary need and skill development related to cooking, cleaning, menu planning, nutrition, budgeting
• Teaches clients independent living skills in accordance with their treatment plan
• Performs administrative duties (scanning, faxing, organizing)
• Provides the necessary financial management for the day-to-day operations of the program using established practices and procedures
• Ensures compliance with training licensing regulations and company policies and procedures
• Maintains clean and safe work environment
• Manages the day-to-day therapeutic environment including the prevention of crisis at the lowest level of escalation
• Develops and participates in community and in-house recreational and leisure activities
• Completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services
• Other duties as assigned

• GED or High School Diploma with 2,000 supervised hours in the delivery of services to adults with serious mental illness
• Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields
• Food safety training and competency in kitchen management