Mental Health Worker (PT, 2nd shift)

Allied Services; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pottsville is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the second shift. The role involves supporting mentally ill adults in a residential setting, promoting daily living skills, and maintaining a harmonious environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferably with college courses in related fields, and two years of experience is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are required. This position requires effective communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to make sound judgments regarding resident safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.
• CPR certification and First Aid certification required.
• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a harmonious living environment for residents.
• Teaches residents daily living skills.
• Implements individual service plans.
• Provide individual support and direction for residents as needed.
• Assist residents in community orientation and integration.
• Assist with linen, clothing, hygiene and grooming activities.
• Provide physical assistance with daily living skills as needed.
• Keep accurate records for each resident.
• Monitor medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Assist in program implementation and attend staff meetings.
• Participate in training and maintain program property.
• Assist orientation of new personnel with guidance.

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

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General Summary

Reporting directly to the Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Worker is responsible for carrying out the assigned programming to the residents, implementing duties appropriate to the age‑specific needs of the residents served.

Education

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

Work Experience

• Two (2) years of experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• 15% 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.
• 15% Teaches residents appropriate Activity of Daily Living Skills.
• 15% Implements specified individual service plans as developed by the residential rehabilitation team.
• 10% Provides individual support and direction for residents as needed.
• 10% Assists residents in community orientation and integration.
• 10% As necessary changes linen and makes beds; cares for resident’s clothing and property; assists with oral hygiene, weighs residents, showers/bathes residents, and assists with dressing and grooming activities.
• 7% Provides physical assistance to residents as needed with Activities of Daily Living Skill development.
• 5% Keeps accurate records for each resident.
• 3% Monitors all medications as prescribed by physicians for residents.
• 2% Assists supervisory staff in program implementation as assigned.
• 1% Attends monthly staff meetings.
• 2% As assigned by supervisors, attends weekly staff meetings and contributes to overall program development through submission of constructive suggestions and participation in staff meetings.
• 2% Participates in ongoing in-service training programs.
• 2% Assists in the general maintenance of all program property including vehicles. Assists in routine household/residence maintenance duties.
• 1% As assigned, assists 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 vans.
• Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Testing Program.
• 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 residential setting for mentally ill adults.
• Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and seasons.