CHIPP SL AC

About the role

The Apartment Counselor provides direct care service to consumers in the CHIPP Supported Living Program. The Mental Health Department delivers recovery-oriented services based on consumer strengths and choice.

Schedule

Full-time Apartment Counselors work a rotating shift of three working days followed by six days off.

• Weekdays (Sunday–Thursday): 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (7 hours work), 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (8 hours sleep), 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. (2 hours work)
• Weekends (Friday–Saturday) and Holidays: 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (7 hours work), 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (8 hours sleep), 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (9 hours work)

Responsibilities

Critical Elements

• Medication Monitoring: Implement the medication monitoring system (monitor medications taken, complete medication logs, etc.)
• Direct Care: Respond to consumer emergencies during the shift and follow program situation management directives. Provide supportive counseling, educational and recreational activities, and assistance with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry, socialization)
• Documentation: Accurately complete required documentation (daily progress notes, incident reports, communication logs, PRN reports, etc.)
• Consumer Safety: Conduct periodic safety checks on consumers during the shift

Additional Elements

• Participate in agency staff meetings, program staff meetings, trainings, and special activities
• Contact supervisor for any emergency
• Transport CHIPP consumers as needed
• Serve as an active team member of the CHIPP Supported Living Program (assist co-workers with site coverage, train new apartment counselors, and support program projects)
• Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per fiscal year
• Participate in quality improvement and consumer education efforts
• Follow and support agency philosophy, policies, and procedures
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Supported Living Program Coordinator or Assistant Supported Living Program Coordinator

Requirements

• One year of college credits in Social Science or one year of human service experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License held for at least two years
• Reliable transportation
• Pennsylvania State Police Background Check

Pay

$13.00–$13.00 per hour