GENERAL SUMMARY:

 Reporting directly to the Behavioral Health Worker II/Assistant Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Worker is responsible for carrying out the assigned programming to the residents.

 Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the residents served.

 Type of supervision exercised: None.  Jobs reporting to this position: None.

 EDUCATION:

 High school diploma or equivalent required.

College courses in the Humanities or Social Sciences preferred.

 WORK EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years experience in working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

Maintains apartment life in a harmonious and as close to “normal” environment as possible, free of tension and stress so that all residents can live together comfortably.

Teaches residents appropriate Activity of Daily Living Skills.

Implements specified individual service plans as developed by the residential rehabilitation team.

 Provides individual support and direction for residents as needed.

Assists residents in community orientation and integration.

As necessary changes linen and makes beds; cares for resident’s clothing and property; assists with oral hygiene, weighs residents, showers/bathes residents, and assists with dressing and grooming activities.

Provides physical assistance to residents as needed with Activities of Daily Living Skill  development.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Must possess a good working knowledge of basic clinical research practices. • Must be proficient with personal computer. • Ability to utilize keen judgment in evaluating information. • Ability to numerically and accurately enter and calculate test results in an electronic database. • Ability to work in a stressful environment. • Must be team oriented.