Senior Life Skills Coach

Apis Services Inc•Jenks Township, PA

15d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Life Skills Coach | Life Skills Worker III position plays a crucial role in implementing clinical activities, which support the daily clinical schedule. In addition, the Senior Life Skills Coach | Life Skills Worker III assist in case management, monitors various systems in the treatment unit, supervises clients, monitors and addresses client behavior, and documents services in clinical files.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
At least one year of experience working in a similar setting.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State and child clearances and FBI.
Non-communicable disease physical exam.
Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Interacts meaningfully with clients.
Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
Provides effective people security (headcounts, room checks, client movement, etc.)
Processes intakes and screen clients.
Implements daily activity schedule - structures and coordinates client activities (i.e. family night, recreation, etc.)
Facilitates and documents various psychoeducational groups/meetings (i.e. theme groups, D&A education seminars, process and procedure meetings, etc.)
Facilitates the decision-making process.
Aids in mentoring/orientating the LSWII's.
Supervises self-administration of medication.
Ensures that the treatment unit has adequate supplies (i.e. toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning supplies, etc.)
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and missions and promotes the Seven Key Principles of Care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.