PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of 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, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, 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?
PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:
A 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!
JOB SUMMARY:
To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The BHID Specialized Residential Service provides direct care including support, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in collaboration with BHID Integrated Clinical Services team. Services are provided in the home and community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 12 credit hours from an accredited college/university OR , prior to hire, an approved waiver from CBH is obtained that includes a rationale for hiring without the required credit hours
- 2 years’ experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Able to use an Electronic Health Record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Provide supervision of residents at all times in accordance with their integrated individual support plan.
2. Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant.
3. Be aware of each service participant’s individual service plan, history, medications, current needs and any special accommodations required by the participant.
4. Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills.
5. Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.
6. Implement, on a consistent basis, direct service interventions as defined in the individual’s service plans.
7. Oversee, teach skills and actively assist in the completion of household chores ensuring the home is neat and clean at all times.
8. Oversee, teach skills and actively assist in the completion of personal hygiene and other activities of daily living as needed by the participant.
9. Assist service participants in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, and other activities of daily living.
10. Maintain open and ongoing collaboration and communication with all team members such as: residential direct care staff, clinicians, behavior specialists, psychiatrist, nurse and peer specialist.