Behavioral Health Residential Worker

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PATH, INC.

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning..........At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses 

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• No-cost pension plan

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision 

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member to provide quality services to residents of the BH Adult Residential Program. Individuals in this program need varying levels of support to successfully live in the community and gain skills necessary to move to more independent housing staff in this role play a key role in this goal.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum requirement of high school diploma or GED. Associates or Bachelors degree in a human services related field plus experience in social services preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

PHYSIAL DEMANDS:  

• Minimal in nature

SPECIFIC DUTIES:  

1. Support individuals by providing assistance and hands-on skill building in all areas of daily living including: 

a. self care and hygiene

b. laundry and care of clothing

c. meal preparation, nutrition, dietary needs, menu development, grocery shopping

d. household maintenance and cleaning

e. budgeting, banking, comparative buying and financial documentation

f. leisure activities and recreation

g. awareness and use of community resources

2. Actively participate in residents’ program planning process and support residents’ independence in

choosing goals

3. Assure residents rights are upheld and residents’ personal choices are respected

4. Ensure daily shift notes are completed and document residents’ progress toward goals within those notes

5. Communicate with your supervisor about residents’ progress on goals and provide feedback to individuals 

regarding their efforts toward their goals

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .