Residential Aide - Mental Health Program

LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION•Bristol Township, PA

About The Position

The Lodge is Bucks County’s first Crisis Residential Program, filling a critical gap in local mental health services. As a Resident Aide, you will be fostering Recovery and Wellness in a supportive residential setting by enhancing lives through compassionate mental health support and client engagement. We are currently searching for an individual to work PRN in our Bristol location.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of direct mental health care experience
OR equivalent education/training
OR 1 year of advocacy/leadership experience as a consumer or family member
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Ability to meet physical requirements of the role (with or without accommodation)

Responsibilities

Support and guide guests toward achieving their personal and treatment goals
Crisis Stabilization- maintaining vigilance and being prepared to respond to a resident's needs and emergencies appropriately
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant personal, familial, social, vocational and cultural information of the guest population.
Observe, respond and document significant changes in guests’ mental and physical health
Provide direct assistance to guests in matters relating to finances, community resources and support systems.
Communicate with members of The Lodge’s Treatment team to ensure support for the individual in treatment and continuity of care.
Assist in recreational activities/groups.
Provide transportation and individual support to guests needing off site services as part of their treatment plan
Administer and monitor medication according to program protocol
Facilities Operations and Upkeep