Human Services Aide

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking staff to provide direct service in psychiatric residential programs, supervising residents and documenting tasks in accordance with hospital and state regulations.

You will work with Allied mental health professionals, support daily living tasks, participate in crisis intervention planning, and assist in coordinating treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 2 years experience working in a public setting.
• Ability to adjust course of action and plans in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of community resources and self help organizations.
• Strong desire to actively look for ways to continuously help people.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assists Allied mental health professional in completion of assigned caseload tasks.
• Assists in coordinating paperwork such as treatment planning; documents daily tasks completed by residents of program.
• Assists residents with daily living tasks and life skills.
• Consults with the patient and a multidisciplinary team in determining interventions, education needs, and discharge plans; works within a team to develop a crisis intervention plan.
• Assists the nurse in monitoring patient medication ingestion and associate documentation.
• Maintains psychiatric symptom recognition and provides input and observations to case managers.
• Provides case management support services in coordination with program case managers.
• Provides direct instruction of activities of daily living in accordance to program, county, and state regulations.

Skills

Public setting experience

Planning and organization

Decision making

Community resources awareness

People-first approach

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct service to clientele in department's psychiatric residential programs, supervising clientele in the completion of program tasks, as mandated by hospital, program, county, and state regulations. Works with Allied mental health professional to support given caseload and associated tasks. Supervises and documents resident medication ingestion.

Job Duties

• Assists Allied mental health professional in completion of assigned caseload tasks.
• Assists in coordinating paperwork such as treatment planning; documents daily tasks completed by residents of program.
• Assists residents with daily living tasks and life skills.
• Consults with the patient and a multidisciplinary team in determining interventions, education needs, and discharge plans; works within a team to develop a crisis intervention plan.
• Assists the nurse in monitoring patient medication ingestion and associate documentation.
• Maintains psychiatric symptom recognition and provides input and observations to case managers.
• Provides case management support services in coordination with program case managers.
• Provides direct instruction of activities of daily living in accordance to program, county, and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years experience working in a public setting.
• Ability to adjust course of action and plans in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of community resources and self help organizations.
• Strong desire to actively look for ways to continuously help people.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and decision-making.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift: Evening Shift

Address: 264 S Levan St

Primary Location: Transitional Living Center

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3-11:30pm, with holiday rotation

Department: 1004-09516 TLC Full Care - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.