Community Aide II

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Full-Time Community Aide II! UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Community Aide II to work primarily at our Mount Oliver Family Care Connection site, but will assist with providing transports to various neighborhoods in Allegheny County. This position will work primary Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend shifts required. The Community Aide II is an entry level position responsible for assisting with the assessment, education and rehabilitation of consumers participating in the program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Clearances with Renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, & 73
May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when transporting patients.

Nice To Haves

Prior human services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets regularly with Vocational Counselor/Program Coordinator to discuss assessment and progress of individual consumers.
Knowledge and implementation of safety precautions.
Participates with Program Coordinator to identify individual learning needs.
Collaborates with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Staff to determine ongoing rehabilitation needs and development of the individualized Rehabilitation Plans.
Demonstrates effective use of self to engage and role model interactions with consumers and staff.
Reports pertinent clinical or non-clinical needs or problems to appropriate administrative staff.
Maintains on-going communication with supervisors and appropriate staff concerning activities for groups and individuals.
Meets regularly with other Psychiatric Rehabilitation Staff to develop, plan, implement and evaluate services within the program and Services and Research for Recovery in Serious Mental Illness.
Works directly with consumers performing orientation, monitoring progress, assessing and teaching skills in all environments.
Provides continuous feedback and ongoing support. Works 1-1 or with a group.
Provides accurate documentation of goal progress and services provided.
Documents pertinent information such as observations, interventions and consumer responses.
Attends assigned staff meetings, training and supervisory sessions.
Provide input on consumer involvement with the Peer Support Counselor.
Pursues continuing education for professional growth and development.
Participate in on-going staff development activities.