Job Abstract

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• In partnership with residents, completes specific psychosocial evaluations, develops and reviews individualized rehabilitation plans for all assigned residents to include specific behavioral objectives; oversees implementation of rehab plans.  For Supported Housing partners with residents to assess needs from a strengths-based perspective and supports residents in meeting those needs.
   
• Partner with residents to teach independent living skills such as cooking, menu planning, money management, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.  This includes assisting with group home menu planning, group home shopping, and food preparation as needed.
   
• Coach and/or supervise residents in completing daily activities according to individual need including linking to community transportation resources or if unavailable, providing transportation for necessary activities as needed and according to transportation policy.
   
• Ensure that residents’ needs for services are met by supporting them in coordinating and arranging for the provision of services such as psychotherapy, medical care and Social Security benefits from Penn Foundation and other providers.
   
• Provide recovery-oriented counseling as evidenced by utilization of active listening skills and other motivational enhancement techniques to engage with assigned residents/alumni and facilitate change and growth.
   
• The Residential Care Manager supports each assigned resident in ensuring that their psychiatric and medical medications are available to them and partners with them in learning how to independently obtain and take their medications.  The assigned Caseworker has the primary responsibility for allowing residents more independence with their medications.
   
• Provide crisis intervention as needed for residents and alumni according to his/her particular schedule.
   
• Develop curricula/activities for individual or group participation with residents and/or alumni designed to meet behavioral objectives, facilitate growth toward independence, and promote recovery and community integration.
   
• Ensure cleanliness of group home and assists with maintaining cleanliness of townhomes.
   
• Ensure that any safety problems are corrected or reported to Practice Administrator I or Clinical Coordinator.  Conduct fire drills on a regularly scheduled basis, as assigned.  Also, works with Practice Administrator or Clinical Coordinator in resolving all physical plant or furnishing problems.           
   
• Obtain rent and food charge payments from residents in conjunction with the Practice Administrator, Clinical Coordinator and other staff.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Good communication skills (both verbal and written) and positive interpersonal skills required.  Sits, stands and walks for extended periods of time.  Requires some light lifting.  Potential for participation in therapeutic recreational activities.

EDUCATION:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in the human services field preferred.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 10 hour shifts and 1 Saturday every 4 weeks

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: It is preferred that the employee also have one year of experience in a human services agency working with persons with mental illness, substance abuse issues, developmental disabilities, or age-related issues.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!