Mental Health Technician

Strawberry Fields Inc.•Ferguson Township, PA

5d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Technician Community Residential Rehabilitation Program (CRR) Locations: State College, Pa and Bellefonte, Pa Part-time opportunities Support individuals with Mental Health challenges in a group home setting Top 100 Organizations three years in a row, 2021-2023 as recognized by PA Business Central We are celebrating 50+ years of caring for individuals in the Centre region! Strawberry Fields, Inc. is a Human Service agency providing residential and community services to individuals with Intellectual disabilities and/or mental health challenges. Job Summary: Support individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis Actively and creatively provide emotional support while assisting with daily living skills ( e.g. money management, medication monitoring, socialization, household management, and vocational development) Starting pay rate for part-time is $16.00 per hour Organization Expectations: Focus will be on developing opportunities for: treatment as needed, supports, family and friends, peer support, meaningful work, income, community mobility, community groups and organizations, protection and advocacy, psychiatric rehabilitation, leisure and recreation, education, housing and health care Must be flexible regarding work schedule Ability to work as a team member and actively participate in all daily routines is essential

Requirements

Must have access to own transportation
PA driver’s license and good driving record
High school diploma or equivalent required
Criminal background check required
Professional and Personal references required
Must have exceptional communication skills in interactions with consumers, staff, families, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Major college coursework in a human service related field strongly preferred
One-year commitment preferred

Responsibilities

Provide supervisory and hands on assistance with all aspects of activities of daily living to individuals in a group home setting.
The position is in a 24 hour residential program.
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual and program needs.
Rotating schedule includes evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to exert moderate physical activity (i.e., transferring, bending, twisting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, repetitive lifting, and pushing in miscellaneous activities with individuals and in overall maintenance to the house).
Possess the physical stamina and emotional stability to be able to deal with medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Benefits

Paid Training: No experience required - We train you!
Employee incentive trainings with bonuses
Annual Training Bonus
CPR and First Aid certification/recertification
Medication Administration
Ongoing job-related training
Safe Crisis Management
Comprehensive Medical and Dental with low cost for employee coverage
FREE employee Vision insurance
FREE employee Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off package beginning the first day of employment that includes vacation, sick, and 10 holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted monthly gym memberships at participating, local fitness centers
Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Student Loan Repayment of up to $1,000.00 for eligible employees
Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer - Free consultation and assistance with paperwork
401(k) Plan for eligible employees with 6% match with free certified wealth management advisors available
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
Employee Referral Bonus
Opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility
Employee engagement events