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

1. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Some post-secondary education is preferred.
3. Must be able to learn and apply a variety of software applications.
4. Must have accurate keyboarding skills.
5. Prior experience in a retail service environment to include cash handling and member service preferred.
6. While performing the duties of this Job, the Partner is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
7. The Partner is frequently required to walk and sit. The Partner is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
8. The Partner must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.