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Public Health Management Corporation · 2 days ago

Recovery Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is a leader in public health, operating a structured residence for adults with serious mental illness. The Recovery Assistant role involves supporting residents in achieving their recovery goals and promoting independent living through various skill-building techniques and emotional support.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Foster a sense of hope and trust through relationship-building experiences offered in an environment of encouragement, compassion, and open communication

Assist residents in identifying and developing written recovery goals that will support their transition into independent community living

Provide residents support in reaching their goals by offering skill-building techniques, coaching, role modeling, and emotional support both individually and in groups with their peers in such areas as: maintaining personal hygiene, maintaining a household, travel training, budgeting, socializing, using resources, illness management, pre-education and vocational support, problem solving, etc

Actively participate with residents in residential and community activities, including accompanying them to faith-based activities of their choice

Complete and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of progress and challenges the residents have in achieving their goals

Work with the treatment team to identify opportunities for community integration and activities

Report & document facility maintenance issues

Assist residents with doing laundry as necessary and appropriate

Complete incident reports for all reportable incidents

Maintain physical condition of the unit: empty trash cans as needed, keep all areas clear of papers and food, and ensure that bathrooms are in good hygienic condition

Perform one-to-one duty as needed

Follow the assignment sheet for breaks, rounds, special assignments, etc

Adhere to established policies and procedures, including professional image and ethical guidelines

Attend all mandatory in-service trainings and PHMCU trainings as scheduled

Attend 85% of staff meetings and document a 100% review of minutes

Maintain Bi-annual credentialing requirements, which include Physical exam, TB, Drug Screenings, Hepatitis Screening, FBI, and Child Abuse

Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic interventions for people with serious mental illness

Communicate pertinent information between shifts

Participate in monthly supervisions as scheduled

Utilize appropriate De-escalation techniques

Adapt interventions based on sensitivity to ethical, cultural, economic, and gender-specific issues

Demonstrate basic understanding of psychological and psycho-social factors related to severe mental health issues

Demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to incorporate strength-based and recovery-oriented techniques into client care

Assist residents with personal hygiene and ADL skills throughout the shift

Participate in daily Community Meetings and groups as scheduled

Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings as directed

Support participants with the implementation of Recovery Goals as stated on Recovery Plans and Safety Plans

Escort residents on medical appointments, shopping/grooming appointments, and outings as scheduled or directed

Facilitate psycho-educational groups as assigned or necessary

Ensure that linens are properly cleaned and stored. Providing support to residents who can perform this task independently

Meet with and provide appropriate services and support to assigned primary residents daily

Attend daily shift change at the beginning and/or end of each shift. Reporting all necessary information and incidents, including written documentation and reports

Perform environmental rounds as scheduled

Assist with kitchen duty, which may include basic cooking and cleaning (to include dining room area)

Complete the Chore List weekly

Assist residents with preparation for the next day (i.e., picking out clothes, prep for next day appointments, trips, visits, etc.)

Engage in teaching residents to use public transportation

Ensure that all staffing areas are clean and maintained, i.e., cleaning of staff microwave, offices, sanitizing phones/computers, and staff lounge

Maintain the cleanliness of the laundry room and washer/dryer, and clean and fold client clothes as necessary

Conduct hourly resident checks (ensuring that you are aware of the location of all individuals within the site

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPR certificationMental health experienceBasic computer skillsLicensed driverCoaching skillsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

A High School Diploma or Equivalent required

A minimum of 6 months of mental health experience or in a related field is required

CPR certified within 90 days of employment

Must exhibit knowledge of basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and be able to become proficient in inputting information into the PHMC Electronic Client Service Record (CRS)

Licensed driver in good standing required