What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Aide - Mental Health Program position at LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION?
FULL AND PART TIME AVAILABLE!!!!
The Lodge is the first Crisis Residential Program in Bucks County, addressing a serious gap in the array of crisis services currently available. As a Residential Aide- you will be fostering Recovery and Wellness in a supportive residential setting by enhancing lives through compassionate mental health support and client engagement.
Shift(s) Available:
- 3pm - 11:30 pm
- Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
- 11pm - 7:30 am
- Saturday | Sunday
- 7pm - 11pm
- Saturday | Sunday
What You Offer:
- THREE YEARS Mental Health direct care experience
- OR any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills and ability required
- OR be a consumer or family member who has 1 year of experience as an advocate or leader in a client or family group.
- A High School Diploma or equivalency
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to perform the physical requirement of the job description, with or without accommodation
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to earn additional income through on-call hours
- Shift differential for overnights and weekends
- Paid onboarding and training
- Retirement plan
- FULL TIME benefits include the following:
- Generous PTO Policy including: 15 Vacation Days | 10 Sick Days | 4 Personal Days | 7 Paid Holidays | 5 Conference Days
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- Three Medical Plans to choose from
- Credit Available for Medical Opt-Out
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Benefits
What You’ll Do:
- Support and guide guests toward achieving their personal and treatment goals
- Crisis Stabilization- maintaining vigilance and being prepared to respond to a resident's needs and emergencies appropriately
- Maintain a working knowledge of relevant personal, familial, social, vocational and cultural information of the guest population.
- Observe, respond and document significant changes in guests mental and physical health
- Provide direct assistance to guests in matters relating to finances, community resources and support systems.
- Communicate with members of The Lodge’s Treatment team to ensure supports for the individual in treatment and continuity of care.
- Assist in recreational activities/groups.
- Provide transportation and individual support to guests needing off site services as part of their treatment plan
- Administer and monitor medication according to program protocol
- Facilities Operations and Upkeep
About Lenape Valley Foundation
Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) is a premier, non-profit provider of essential human services since 1958. It is driven by its mission to partner with people encountering mental health, substance use, intellectual or developmental challenges as they pursue their personal aspirations and an enhanced quality of life. Evolving in response to community demand and the development of evidence-based treatment, LVF now offers more than 30 life-altering programs to residents of Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Lenape Valley Foundation is fully committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Care Provider and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified Associates without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
