Crisis Worker Full-Time Job at Horizon House Inc, Allentown, PA

  • Horizon House Inc
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Full-Time Crisis Worker position. The position has responsibility for providing support in a residential setting to individuals experiencing mental health crisis who do not pose an immediate risk to their own or the safety of others. Assists individuals with learning to live and function as independently as possible in the community. The Crisis Worker facilitates coordination and the arrangement of specialized services.

Other responsibilities include the following:

• Accept assigned participant(s) at time of admission, complete documentation, and orient participant to facility routines
• Become familiar with relevant personal, familial, social, vocational,l and cultural data and observe and respond to significant changes in participant mental and physical health.
• Monitor and support participants focusing on each person's personal and treatment goals; counsel participants to help them effectively deal with problems, values, responsibilities, and relationships; and assist with personal futures planning.
• Assist with accurately accounting for house petty cash expenditures.
• Communicate as needed with other members of the rehabilitation/treatment team, including program staff, case managers, consultants, members of the medical profession, and family members to provide continuous support; participate in planning and linking conferences as needed.
• Report needed repairs and follow up on safety concerns with supervisor, and participate in the routine facility cleaning and maintenance as assigned.
• Assist participants with ADL Skills, chores, personal finances, cooking, etc.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalency and 3 years of mental health direct care experience or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required. Other experience or education may be required by the credentialing body where appropriate.
• Knowledge of mental health systems and supports
• Knowledgeable of privacy of information regulations and guidelines about their access, use, and disclosure requirements.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

SCOPE:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Manual dexterity.
• Flexibility in scheduling and available to do 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Local travel required, including transporting program participants.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of participants during emergencies.

 

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, retirement savings plan, tax sheltered annuity, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the pre- employment application by going to Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start

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