Mental Health Worker (FT, 2nd shift)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health service provider seeks a Mental Health Worker to assist residents with daily activities and support their living environment. Responsibilities include teaching essential life skills, monitoring medications, and ensuring resident safety. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and ideally have experience working with mentally handicapped individuals. A high school diploma is required, along with CPR and First Aid certifications. This role requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of residents, while working in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.
• CPR certification and First Aid certification required.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Ability to make good judgments related to resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a harmonious living environment for residents.
• Teach Activity of Daily Living skills to residents.
• Implement individual service plans developed by the team.
• Monitor medications prescribed by physicians for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with mentally handicapped individuals

Flexibility in work schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in Humanities or Social Sciences

Job description

Mental Health Worker

Reporting directly to the Mental Health Services Supervisor, the Mental Health Worker is responsible for carrying out the assigned programming to the residents.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• As necessary, changes linen, makes beds, cares for residents’ clothing and property; assists with oral hygiene, weighs residents, showers/bathes residents, and assists with dressing and grooming activities.
• Provides physical assistance to residents as needed with Activities of Daily Living skill development.
• Keeps accurate records for each resident.
• Monitors all medications as prescribed by physicians for residents.
• Assists supervisory staff in program implementation as assigned.
• Attends monthly and weekly staff meetings, contributing to overall program development through constructive suggestions and participation.
• Participates in ongoing in‑service training programs.
• Assists in the general maintenance of all program property including vehicles and routine household/residence maintenance duties.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel by instruction, example, and guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.
• Two (2) years experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.

Special Employment Requirements

• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• CPR certification and First Aid certification must be obtained and maintained.
• 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 vans.
• Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Testing Program, as stated by policy #2.43.
• Must be able to work flexible scheduled work time to accommodate the needs of the residents of the program.
• Must be willing to rotate throughout CRRP 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.

Working Conditions

• Works in a residential setting for mentally ill adults.
• Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and seasons.