Mental Health Specialist

Apis Services Inc•Washington, PA

2d•$17

About The Position

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking to hire a Part-Time Mental Health Specialist to provide direct support to individuals within Washington, PA. This position will assist individuals in our Residential MH Home under the 5310 Regulatory Compliance. Excellent Perks and Benefits Hourly rate starting at $16.50/hour Paid Training & Career Advancement A Great Team Environment Competitive Wages Daily Pay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it HSA & FSA Life Assistance Program Wellness Programs & more Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible. The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose. The heroes providing this support each and every day make up a team that resembles a healthy family. Who is Apis Services Inc: Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Driver’s License
Some previous experience working directly with people with MH diagnosis and disabilities.
Excellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, with proper use of grammar and vocabulary, is required.
The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License.
The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored training.

Responsibilities

Work with up to 8 individuals with mental health diagnosis or co-occurring disorder to increase independence, better quality of life and lifestyle.
Work with Program Specialist to ensure Individual goals and objectives are met within Service and Recovery Focused Plans created by the Individuals and the In-House Case Worker.
Models hope, encouragement, support and safety.
Assist or assure activities in areas of personal care (hygiene, laundry) nutrition (meal planning, balanced diet, shopping, food preparation; household care (proper and safe cleaning techniques), and self administration of medications.
Arrange, transport and accompany residents as necessary to recreational activities, medical visits, day programming, employment, etc.