GENERAL SUMMARY:

 Reporting directly to the Assistant Supervisor, the Mental 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 be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English. 
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs (team lifting required for anything over 50 lbs). 
• Basic knowledge of computer systems required.
• Warehouse management systems experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division match calculations.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to perform duties with emphasis on safety. 
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with great attention to detail. 
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. 
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace and shift priorities easily.