los angeles, California
Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff Job Opening in los angeles, California - Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff Full Time time Mental Health Worker needed IMMEDIATELY to work in Residential Program for young adults with mental illness. Teaches and monitors activities of daily living; provides hands-on instruction and guidance. This includes daily, weekly, and other household chores, transportation, meal preparation and cooking, assisting clients to understand and follow the program rules and various other activities Responsibilities include: � Responsible for direct care of clients, and assists with case management for clients. � Manages high stress and consults as appropriate � Teaches, guides and assists clients in menu planning, shopping, and preparing meals � Monitors and documents treatment/program progress, in a timely, accurate, and legible manner and in accordance with agency policies and procedures, CCL regulations, and DMH standards and policies � Responsible for reporting of unusual occurrences, as per agency policy and procedure and CCL and DMH regulations � Monitors clients with self administration of prescribed medications � Assists clients in developing self-advocacy skills and empowerment by accompanying client to appointments and/or by assisting with phone calls � Supervise socialization activity within the program and the general community � Treats clients at all times with dignity, respect, courtesy and communicates in an adult to adult manner � Other related duties as needed Position Requirements: Minimum Requirements: � Must have graduated from high school or possess a GED; experience working in a program serving people with mental disabilities preferred � Experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients � Able to work interdependently, constructively and effectively with others in a community-based treatment setting � Understanding of, and/or sensitivity to the issues involved in providing service to a multi-ethnic population � Ability to apply critical thinking skills, and problem solving skills � Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment � Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed; � Good communication skills � Current valid driver's license, insurance and acceptable driving record with DMV to qualify under the agency's auto insurance � Able to obtain Department of Justice clearance, in accordance with Community Care Licensing requirement � Willing to participate in at least 20 hours of in-service training per year and supervision Email resume (as indicated)Please mark subject: MHW Attention: HR/Recruiting los angeles ca california
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