Part-Time Aide- Personal Care Home

• Personal Care Home 810 Walnut Street, Erie, PA, United States
• $14.43
• Hourly
• Part-Time

Commitment Bonus $750

Stairways Mission:

Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.

Stairways Vision:

Stairways will become the regional leader of behavioral health and addiction services in the area that will create and foster an environment to make recovery a reality for all.

Stairways Values:

We believe that:

• The human spirit is resilient and powerful in confronting and overcoming adversity
• Recovery occurs in environments that are respectful, welcoming, accessible and inclusive
• Authentic relationships and compassionate involvement are the keys to healing
• Consumers, families and significant others are our partners in the provision of services
• Innovative thinking and flexibility permits us to respond quickly and adapt to change
• Our commitment to lifelong learning and scientific understanding keeps us on the cutting edge
• Our commitment to state-of-the-art care for clients and an organizational environment of ethics and compliance benefits everyone
• Leaders emerge in every part of our system as they are needed
• The unique talents and diverse experience of each staff member makes a strong team
• Collaboration maximizes resources and strengthens our communities
• We are responsible stewards of public funding and private donations

Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.

Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for enhancing the abilities of clients to lead self-determined lives by providing the necessary support and information for them to implement their rehabilitation / treatment plans in a collaborative and expeditious manner. The incumbent also assists clients with scheduled activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks, providing transportation when needed, group facilitation, intake information gathering and general collaboration with the Rehabilitation Coordinator, Nurse and other staff. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Effective communication skills, both written & verbal, organizational skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills & ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities & implement rehabilitation / treatment / recovery plans for their program participation.
4. Act 33/34/31 and FBI Clearances.
5. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!

Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. *You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". * Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral sou ce.