Mental Health Worker (PT, 2nd shift)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health service organization is seeking a Mental Health Worker to implement programming and support residents in a residential setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a harmonious living environment, teaching daily living skills, and monitoring medications. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of experience in the behavioral health field, and must obtain CPR and First Aid certification. This position is essential for ensuring resident safety and comfort within the program.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the behavioral health system is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification are required.
• Must pass PA State Police criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a harmonious living environment for residents.
• Teach residents daily living skills.
• Monitor medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Provides individual support and direction for residents as needed.
• Assists residents in community orientation and integration.
• Assists in routine household/residence maintenance and vehicle-related issues.
• Keeps accurate records for each resident.
• Monitors medications as prescribed by physicians for residents.
• Attends monthly and weekly staff meetings and contributes to program development.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel by instruction and guidance.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to make mature and good 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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB

• 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.
• Staff will teach and assist and/or provide instruction with the following areas: 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.
• 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 staff meetings.
• As assigned by supervisors, attends weekly staff meetings and contributes to overall program development through submission of constructive suggestions and participation in staff meetings.
• Participates in ongoing in-service training programs.
• Assists in the general maintenance of all program property including vehicles. Assists in routine household/residence maintenance duties. Employees will report in timely manner to supervisor any building maintenance issues, pest control issues, and vehicle concerns.
• 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 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 adhere to established company and program policies and procedures related to safety and infection control.