Mental Health Worker 3rd shift

Mental Health Worker (FT, 3rd shift)

Employer:

Allied Services

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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 procedure related to safety and infection control.

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