Mental Health Worker (Part time, 3rd Shift)

Allied Services
Pottsville, PA, US
Part-time

$500 Sign on Bonus

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Reporting directly to the Program Supervisor, 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.

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

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Moderate Work : duties require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and / or up to 10lbs.

of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time) , and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects (i.

e., occasional patient transfers).

Position involves bending, reaching, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Position required occasional crisis intervention for protection of self and others.

Must be able to transport self throughout facility.

Must be able to travel as required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS :

Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Frequent work in and around bathroom / shower areas where floors can be wet.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Works in residential setting for mentally ill adults.

Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and seasons.

30+ days ago
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