Mental Health Worker (FT, 1st shift)

Allied Services

Scranton, PA

Brief Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the Behavioral Health Services Residential 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 working in the behavioral health system 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 staff will teach and assist and/or provide instruction with the following areas changing linen, making beds; taking care of residents clothing and personal property and space; oral hygiene, weighing residents, showers and/or baths, how to properly dress and groom for weather, occasions, and 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. Employees will report in timely manner to supervisor any building maintenance issues, pest control issues, and vehicle concerns.
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.
Please add all 3 criminal background checks that are required. Word this how you are for other departments
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 vehicles.
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 all residential 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.

Posted 2026-02-27

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