21-341 Crisis Program Worker

SPHS CARE CENTER, INC.

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Crisis Program Worker (Full-Time)                                                                               PAY GRADE: 4

                      Crisis Stabilization Diversion Unit Washington, PA

                        WAGE: $22,698 (plus an excellent benefits package and other great incentives!)

→Agency paid health & dental plans.                                                 →Retirement savings plan with Agency match.

→Paid holidays.                                                                                       →Generous paid time off plans.

 →Opportunity for growth and advancement.                                   →Tuition discounts with participating colleges/universities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the general safety and security of individuals at the crisis stabilization/diversion unit.
• Can assist with transportation to medical appointments as necessary.  
• Reports to supervisor any individual’s needs that would affect their current crisis plan of care.
• Conducts recreational and social activities with individuals while at the crisis unit.
• Responsible for meal preparation for the stabilization/diversion unit individuals.
• Participates in regular staff training to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist the individuals while at the unit.
• Maintains overall cleanliness of the crisis stabilization/diversion unit, and reports any repair needs to the program supervisor.
• Maintains proper documentation of all assistance and support provided to each individual identified by crisis plan of care.
• Monitors and assists individuals with their activities of daily living skills.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate with effectiveness.
• 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 transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• 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#21-341.

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