GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Residential Supervisor, works directly with mental health adult individuals in developing their rehabilitation plan in CRRP. The Residential Counselor will function in the capacity of a Team Leader overseeing the daily responsibilities of the Mental Health Worker, facilities’ maintenance and rehabilitation of the residents. The Residential Counselor will assist the Residential Supervisor in providing orientation to new staff.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the clients served.

Type of supervision exercised: None.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation setting required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of hire, and maintained throughout employment with the Mental Health Division.

Valid Pa Driver’s License required for driving program vehicle during working hours for travel to all the Mental Health Division’s sites within the community.

Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Testing Program, as stated by policy #2.43.

Needs to be able to work a flexible scheduled work time to maintain 24 hour, 365 days a year coverage and to rotate throughout CRRP work sites to accommodate the needs of the residents.

Must possess a significant degree of independent judgment, organizational skills, and ability to perform required duties in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines as required.

Must participate in preparation for application for the Certification for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and once attained must be maintained throughout employment with the Mental Health Division.

Needs to be able to rotate throughout all shifts, on an as needed basis, in order to ensure efficient running of day to day operations in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines.

Actively demonstrates through work performance, both in oral and written material their competency in practicing psychiatric rehabilitation.

Will become culturally aware and demonstrate cultural competencies in their work performances.

Will demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional attitude in verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective working relationship with staff, management, residents and external agency personnel.

Must maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

Must possess the ability to make mature and appropriate judgments in matters related to resident safety.

Must adhere to established company and program policies and procedures 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.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

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.