Mental Health Residential Advisor, DAS

Devereux•Homestead, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux/TCV Community Services is hiring a full-time MH Residential Advisor for its Diversion and Acute Stabilization (DAS) Program. As a DAS Residential Advisor, you will be a member of a team providing 24-hour support to adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses by providing opportunities for community integration, quality care, support, and training based on the Recovery Model. We are looking for people who believe in a strengths-based approach and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities. All required on the job training and education will be provided by TCV.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Act 33/34, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances required.
New Hire and 24 hours of Annual Training, required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in social services with adults who have drug and alcohol, forensic, and/or mental health issues preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach activities of daily living to consumers in a residential setting, including shopping, cooking, maintenance of living quarters, hygiene, and appropriate dress and daily coping skills.
Provide Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
Facilitate the planning of social and recreational activities as well as consumer groups inside the program or out in the community (i.e. AA/NA meetings).
Provide transportation and/or accompanies individuals to recreation, shopping, and community awareness activities.
Provide accurate medication monitoring which includes counting medications and observing consumer intake of prescribed medication.