Aide (Part-Time)

Horizon House Careers • Hatboro, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Part-Time Aide to provide support in a residential setting to individuals experiencing mental health crises who do not pose an immediate risk to their own or the safety of others, and assist individuals with learning to live and function as independently as possible in the community. Facilitate participation in the development and implementation of individual program plans, and in the coordination and arrangement of specialized service provision. Receives general and regular supervision from the Site Manager, and may receive additional support and guidance from Mental Health Professionals. Other responsibilities, but not all inclusive: At admission, complete documentation and orient the participant to facility routines. Become familiar with relevant personal, familial, social, vocational, and cultural data, and observe and respond to significant changes in the participants' mental and physical health. Monitor and support participants, focusing on each person's personal and treatment goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency and any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Other experience or education may be required by the credentialing body where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation and orient the participant to facility routines upon admission.
• Become familiar with relevant personal, familial, social, vocational, and cultural data.
• Observe and respond to significant changes in the participants' mental and physical health.
• Monitor and support participants, focusing on each person's personal and treatment goals.
• Facilitate participation in the development and implementation of individual program plans.
• Coordinate and arrange specialized service provision.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 9 nine paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• retirement savings plan
• tax-sheltered annuity
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED