Mental Health Worker (PT, 1st shift)

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Mental Health Worker in Towanda, PA, to support residents in their daily activities and promote a harmonious living environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be CPR certified, and possess good communication and judgment skills. Experience in behavioral health is preferred. Join us in making a positive impact on residents' lives through dedicated care and support!

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in the behavioral health system preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a harmonious living environment for residents.
• Teach residents daily living skills.
• Implement individual service plans as needed.
• Monitor resident medications as prescribed.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to make mature judgments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in Humanities or Social Sciences

Job description

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.

Type of supervision exercised: None. Jobs reporting to this position: None.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.

Work Experience

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Teach residents appropriate Activity of Daily Living Skills.
• Implement specified individual service plans as developed by the residential rehabilitation team.
• Provide individual support and direction for residents as needed.
• Assist residents in community orientation and integration.
• Teach and assist with areas such as 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.
• Provide physical assistance to residents as needed with Activities of Daily Living Skill development.
• Keep accurate records for each resident.
• Monitor all medications as prescribed by physicians for residents.
• Assist supervisory staff in program implementation as assigned.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to overall program development through submission of constructive suggestions and participation in staff meetings.
• Participate in ongoing in‑service training programs.
• Assist in the general maintenance of all program property including vehicles. Assist in routine household/residence maintenance duties. Employees will report in timely manner to supervisor any building maintenance issues, pest control issues, and vehicle concerns.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel by instruction, example and guidance.

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 vehicles.
• 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 all residential work sites.
• Must possess the ability to make mature and good judgments in matters related to resident safety.
• Must adheres to established company and program policies and procedure related to safety and infection control.