Psychiatric Aide- Social Service

Austin Oasis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oasis in Chicago seeks a Psychosocial Aide to provide group psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The role involves socialization of residents, crisis intervention support, and maintaining clear communication with residents and their social workers, while upholding HIPAA confidentiality and a compassionate approach.

Weekend availability is required (7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm shifts).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have patience and able to manage stress.
• Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding for older adults.
• High level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide socialization/stimulation to residents in the facility
• Assist with crisis intervention as needed
• Address residents' concerns and goals while maintaining constant communication with the residents as well as their social worker
• Monitor or assist during smoking times
• Assist during facility mealtimes
• Assist with resident's mail delivery
• Assist with resident inspection upon entry

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Casual weekend availability required

7am-3pm & 2PM-10PM

Psychosocial Aide Position:

Provide group psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults. Participates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate effective therapeutic services

Responsibilities:

• Provide socialization/stimulation to residents in the facility




• Assist with crisis intervention as needed




• Address residents' concerns and goals while maintaining constant communication with the residents as well as their social worker




• Monitor or assist during smoking times

• Assist during facility mealtimes




• Assit with resident's mail delivery




• Assist with resident inspection upond entry

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.




• CNA certification preferred.




• Must have basic computer skills




• Must have patience and able to manage stress




• Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding for older adults




• High level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards