Residential Caseworker (Full-Time)

Chimes•West Chester, PA

3d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: In this role, the Residential Caseworker will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: West Chester, PA Program: Residential Mental Health Program Pay Rate: Starting at $18.00 an hour

Requirements

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree with 1 year experience in a human service-related field OR equivalent in training/experience.
Licensure/Certifications : None Required
Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Clearance, and Fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Valid Driver’s License and Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.
Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Responsibilities

Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery Model Principles
Assist the program coordinator as well as assisting/education in areas of medications, budgeting, self-care, and supportive counseling to the program residents
Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Quality of Life Inventory, consumer satisfaction surveys, and treatment/service reviews. As needed, make changes to own service delivery to improve outcomes
Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
Develop and implement service plans as per the program description
Develop and maintain linkages with adjunct providers to coordinate consumer services
Identify resources that are accessible and beneficial to clients and encourage their utilization
Intervene appropriately in crisis situations
Provide instruction and hands-on support to promote the development of skills identified in service plans
Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of Supportive counseling
Must be willing to assist with skill building including “occasional hands-on”
Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records in a timely manner as dictated by the program
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor