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SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

POSITION:                           Program Worker (Full-Time)

                                              Westmoreland Enhanced Supportive Housing-1 & 2 (Belle Vernon, PA)

                                              (40 hr. work week)

                       PAY GRADE:                       4

WAGE:                                   $21,861 (plus excellent benefit package)

                                               Primarily split between 4:00PM-12:00AM and 12:00PM -8:00PM shifts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the general safety, security of consumers in crisis and aids consumers with the implementation of their individualized service plans.
• Provides hands-on instruction to clients to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution.
• Conducts recreational and social activities with consumers, as assigned.
• Assists in meal preparation for the Specialized Residential Unit consumers.
• Participates in regular staff training to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist clients in crisis resolution.
• Maintains proper condition, cleanliness and safety of the Specialized Residential Unit II, and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Serves as a member of the crisis intervention team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability read, write and verbally communicate with effectiveness.
• Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and safe driving record.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program
• Ability to safely operate a Passenger Van.
• Ability to assist and/or lift clients weighing up to 150 pounds, as may be required.
• Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction.
• Ability to work split shifts and flexibility to move to various center locations, when program needs dictate.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING#20-178.

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