Mental Health Worker (PT, 3rd shift)

Allied Services; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dickson City is seeking a dedicated part-time Mental Health Worker to support residents in a residential setting for mentally ill adults. Responsibilities include maintaining a harmonious living environment, teaching daily living skills, and implementing individual service plans. Ideal candidates should have experience working with mentally handicapped individuals and possess good communication skills. Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meet the needs of residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.
• Ability to work flexible scheduled work time to accommodate residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain apartment life in a harmonious environment.
• Teach residents appropriate Activity of Daily Living Skills.
• Implement specified individual service plans.
• Provide individual support for residents.
• Assist residents in community orientation.

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

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Valid PA driver's license

Job description

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General Summary

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

Brief Description

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

Education

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

Work Experience

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

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Customer Service

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations