Residential Advisor - Behavioral Health (Per Diem)
St. Luke's University Health Network, Sellersville, PA, United States
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Penn Villa is an integrated community providing housing support for adults with major mental illnesses and adults with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. Within a caring community of current tenants, alumni, and committed staff, independence, personal growth, and holistic recovery are facilitated.
The Residential Advisor provides on-site program coverage and partners with residents in their daily activities according to their individual needs and goals.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with residents to teach independent living skills such as cooking, menu planning, grocery shopping, money management, and personal hygiene.
- Supervise resident medication process.
- Provide resident transportation as needed with agency vehicles.
- Respond to urgent resident issues/emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Promotes a positive and supportive environment.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must have ability to sit for 2 total hours per day, and up to 1 total consecutive hour. Must be able to stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours. Must be able to walk 6 total hours per day and up to 10 total consecutive minutes. Must have the ability to frequently use fingers/hands for fingering and handling. Must have the ability to use upper extremities for frequent pushing of objects up to 10 pounds and occasional pushing of objects up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, stretcher and/or bed. Must have the ability for frequent stooping and bending. Must have the ability for frequent reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability for touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips. Must have the ability for hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds. Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma/GED required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Any equivalent combination of client care experience, education and training
WORK SCHEDULE: Per Diem
OTHER: Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with St. Luke's policy
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!