Mental Health Worker 2nd shift

Mental Health Worker (FT, 2nd Shift) – Allied Services

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

• Maintains apartment life in a harmonious and "normal" environment, free of tension and stress.
• Teaches residents appropriate Activity of Daily Living (ADL) 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.
• Changes linen, 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 ADL 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.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and contributes to overall program development through suggestions and participation.
• Participates in ongoing in‑service training programs.
• Assists in general maintenance of all program property including vehicles and routine household/residence maintenance duties.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel by instruction, example, and guidance.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses in Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.
• Two (2) years experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.

• 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.
• Valid PA driver’s license required for driving 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 residents.
• 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.

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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Customer Service
• Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non‑profit Organizations