What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Services Counselor position at Mental Health Association, Inc.?
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, and maintain organization.
- Passion for assisting individuals in increasing their independence.
- Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and compassion.
- Adaptability to meet the changing needs of program members.
- Problem-solving skills with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
- Dependability and a history of good attendance.
- Willingness to complete required training, including MAP curriculum, CPR/FA certification, and ANV training (all provided by MHA).
- Professional and respectful communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
- High school diploma or GED (preferred).
- Experience with personal care, Hoyer lifts, wheelchair tie-downs, gait belts, and other mobility equipment (strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of protocols for dining, falls & mobility, seizures, and diabetes management (preferred).
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with mobile applications (a plus).
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
This role requires the ability to talk and hear frequently. Employees must be able to sit for extended periods, use their hands for various tasks, and occasionally kneel, climb stairs, and lift up to 40 pounds. Vision requirements include color distinction, visual inspection, visual perception, and eye/hand coordination. The majority of work takes place indoors, though employees may occasionally be exposed to inclement weather while assisting individuals. The work environment is typically quiet to moderate noise level.
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About Mental Health Association, Inc.:
What We DoMHA (Mental Health Association) helps people live their best life. We provide access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury; services for housing and residential programming, and more. With respect, integrity and compassion, MHA provides each individual served through person-driven programming to foster independence, community engagement, wellness and recovery. Why It Matters The youth, adults, seniors and families we serve want the same things in life as anyone: to have friends, work, go to school, have meaningful relationships, express themselves (and be heard), and be accepted in their community for who they are. With our help and resources from a caring community, people can live their potential, in their community, every day. How We ThinkStarting in the 1960s, MHA’s groundbreaking efforts and advocacy helped to transition people away from institutional living to a life in our community. This became a model for the deinstitutionalization movement. Today, our leadership continues to advance awareness of mental health conditions and needs at local, regional and national levels. We drive compassionate care for those challenged by mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, homelessness, acquired brain injury and more.
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