Mental Health Worker (PT, 1st shift)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Behavioral Health Services Residential Supervisor, the Mental Health Worker is responsible for carrying out the assigned programming to the residents. Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the residents served.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences are preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years experience working in the behavioral health system is preferred.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB

• Maintains apartment life in a harmonious and as close to “normal” environment as possible, free of tension and stress so that all residents can live together comfortably.
• Teaches residents appropriate Activity of Daily Living Skills.
• Implements specified individual service plans as developed by the residential rehabilitation team.
• Provides individual support and direction for residents as needed.
• Assists residents in community orientation and integration.
• Teaches and assists with the following areas: changing linen, making beds; taking care of residents clothing and personal property and space; oral hygiene, weighing residents, showers and/or baths, how to properly dress and groom for weather, occasions, and activities.
• Provides physical assistance to residents as needed with Activities of Daily Living Skill development.
• Keeps accurate records for each resident.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check. Please add all 3 criminal background checks that are required.
• Please note additional employment requirements such as CPR certification, First Aid certification, valid PA driver's license, Allied's Driver Testing Program completion, adherence to company and program policies and procedures, and ongoing in-service training.

COMPENSATORY AND BENEFITS

No pay or benefits information provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, management, residents and external agency personnel.
• Valid PA driver's license required for driving of program vehicles. Must successfully complete Allied's Driver Testing Program, as stated by policy #2.43.
• Must be willing to rotate throughout all residential work sites.
• Must possess the ability to make mature and good judgments in matters related to resident safety.
• Must adhere to established company and program policies and procedures related to safety and infection control.

SKILLS

• Ability to monitor all medications as prescribed by physicians for residents.
• Ability to assist supervisory staff in program implementation as assigned.
• Ability to attend monthly and weekly staff meetings and contribute to overall program development through submission of constructive suggestions and participation in staff meetings.
• Ability to assist in the general maintenance of all program property including vehicles.
• Ability to assist in routine household/residence maintenance duties.
• Ability to report in a timely manner to supervisor any building maintenance issues, pest control issues, and vehicle concerns.
• Ability to assist in the orientation of new personnel by instruction, example and guidance.

BENEFITS

No benefits information provided.