Mental Health Worker

Supportive Concepts For Families; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 22,730 - 25,485; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $16.50-18.50

Competitive Wages

Daily Pay

HSA & FSA

Life Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

An affiliated support service provider in Washington, PA seeks a Part-Time Mental Health Specialist to assist individuals in their Residential MH Home. The role involves providing support to individuals with mental health diagnoses, ensuring their independence and quality of life. Candidates must have experience with mental health, valid driver's license, and pass required clearances. Competitive hourly pay with benefits such as daily pay, HSA & FSA, and wellness programs are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have some previous experience working directly with individuals with mental health diagnoses and disabilities.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must pass Criminal Record History Clearance and Drug Screening.

Responsibilities

• Work with up to 8 individuals with mental health diagnoses to enhance independence.
• Collaborate with Program Specialist for individualized goal achievement.
• Model encouragement, support, and safety.
• Assist individuals with personal care and meal preparation.
• Transport residents to activities and medical visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Job description

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking to hire a Part-Time Mental Health Specialist to provide direct support to individuals within Washington, PA. This position will assist individuals in our Residential MH Home under the 5310 Regulatory Compliance.

Excellent Perks and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $16.50-18.50
• Competitive Wages
• Daily Pay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
• HSA & FSA
• Life Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs & more

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• Some previous experience working directly with people with MH diagnosis and disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, with proper use of grammar and vocabulary, is required.

Additional Requirements

The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored training.

Essential Elements of the Position:

• Work with up to 8 individuals with mental health diagnosis or co-occurring disorder to increase independence, better quality of life and lifestyle.
• Work with Program Specialist to ensure Individual goals and objectives are met within Service and Recovery Focused Plans created by the Individuals and the In-House Case Worker.
• Models hope, encouragement, support and safety.
• Assist or assure activities in areas of personal care (hygiene, laundry) nutrition (meal planning, balanced diet, shopping, food preparation; household care (proper and safe cleaning techniques), and self administration of medications.
• Arrange, transport and accompany residents as necessary to recreational activities, medical visits, day programming, employment, etc.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.