What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Allied Services?
Brief Description
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.
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 in working with mentally handicapped individuals 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.
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 adheres to established company and program policies and procedure 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.