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Kuub Grondwerken bv is Hiring a Crisis Worker - Residential 2nd Shift Tues-Sat Near Stroudsburg, PA
DescriptionJob titleCrisis WorkerReports toProgram DirectorPosition SummaryUnder the authority of Management, the Crisis Worker assures that all operating procedures and regulations are followed. The Crisis Worker provides direct services to consumers, significant others and collateral resources and assists consumers in reaching goals set in treatment. Essential Duties And FunctionsDirect Care
Consumer Care including spending at least 75% of scheduled time in direct, face to face or telephone interactions with consumers
Conduct psycho-educational, skills training, and supportive crisis counseling in residence or community
Observe all scheduled and as needed (PRN) medication observations and assist as directed by Residential Nurse i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.
Residential crisis specific duties including but not limited to:
early walking,
daily planning,
meal preparation and clean-up,
maintaining necessary scheduled appointments that have been approved by supervisory team member
Telephone Crisis Specific Duties including screening incoming calls, providing appropriate telephone counseling, consultation, assessment and referral to needed services including Mobile and/or Residential Crisis Intervention services.
Administrative
Complete all documentation as required by RHD, Funder, licensing/accreditation entities.
Community Interaction
Community Involvement and teamwork including but not limited to providing referral and other case management services for consumers and families at times of contact, either on the phone, in the community, or with the resident prior to discharge.
Other duties as assigned
Essential Duties Addendum For A-Team And MCIU
Receive incoming calls from 911 (CAD emergency system) and head out
Access while en route to the location (gathering information while in transit to location; reading the summary, call back to the source, communicating via radio, etc.)
Complete real-time collaboration with a fully licensed clinician to determine appropriateness for initial intervention
Arrive on the scene and complete an initial assessment
Collaborate real-time with a fully licensed clinician to determine final outcome
transport client (via voluntary or involuntary means)
resolve on scene
send back to OPCD for emergency response
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, education or a related field.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology; gerontology; or other social sciences.
2 years of experience in public or private human services with one year of mental health direct care experience.
Working conditionsThis position is set in a residential or community environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to Fumes o Exposure to Dust
Exposure to Extreme Heat o Exposure to Extreme Cold
Wet and/or Humid o Exposure to Loud Noise
Exposure to Confined Places o Mists or Gases
Exposure to Mechanical Hazards o Exposure to Chemical Hazards
Exposure to Electrical Hazards o Exposure to Burn Hazard
See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
Pushing or Pulling
Repetitive Motion
Reaching (high or low)
Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
Additional RequirementsMobile units are required to drive within the service area of the program. Visit home of consumer and provide support in community Reporting Relationships
Direct Supervisor: Assistant Unit Director
Directly Supervises: None
Ancillary Support to: Program Specialist, Mental Health Professional
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.