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MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (FT 7a-3:30p, Lackawanna, $1500 Sign on)

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MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (FT 7a-3:30p, Lackawanna, $1500 Sign on)

Scranton, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    $2000 SIGN ON BONUS

     

    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

  • Qualifications
    • Demonstrated creative problem solving skills.

    • GPA of 3.2 or above preferred.

    • Experience in Microsoft Office.

    • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

    • Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other similar engineering or scientific majors.

    • Knowledgeable in some of the following areas:  software programming, SolidWorks 3D computer-aided design, analog / digital design, guidance & control, systems analysis, or systems integration.

    • Have coursework, interest, motivation and experience that provide the foundation to develop an expertise in one or more of the above engineering specialties.

    • Completed at least sophomore year of college/university.

    • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

    • General knowledge and understanding of mathematical modeling and analysis methods.

    • Programming skills (e.g. EXCEL, LabVIEW, MathCad, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, or equivalent).

    • Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2021.

    • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., visa sponsorship not available.

    • Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future.

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care