Human Services Aide

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Provides direct service to clientele in department's psychiatric residential programs, supervising clientele in the completion of program tasks, as mandated by hospital, program, county, and state regulations. Works with Allied mental health professional to support given caseload and associated tasks. Supervises and documents resident medication ingestion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years experience working in a public setting.
• Ability to adjust course of action and plans in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of community resources and self help organizations.
• Strong desire to actively look for ways to continuously help people.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assists Allied mental health professional in completion of assigned caseload tasks.
• Assists in coordinating paperwork such as treatment planning; documents daily tasks completed by residents of program.
• Assists residents with daily living tasks and life skills.
• Consults with the patient and a multidisciplinary team in determining interventions, education needs, and discharge plans; works within a team to develop a crisis intervention plan.
• Assists the nurse in monitoring patient medication ingestion and associate documentation.
• Maintains psychiatric symptom recognition and provides input and observations to case managers.
• Provides case management support services in coordination with program case managers.
• Provides direct instruction of activities of daily living in accordance to program, county, and state regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees