RECOVERY ASSISTANT – MENTAL ILLNESS Summary/Objective: For this role, activities are aimed at reducing the clients debilitating mental illness symptoms, assisting in everyday functioning and help achieve living skills-sets necessary for independent living.Knowledge of the treatment needs of people who are impacted by mental illness is a necessity. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following functions shall be performed, if and only if, a client’s treatment plan determines the functions necessary
Ensure the completion of Daily Encounter Notes
Teach and Assist Client with Activities of Daily Living Skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment
Engage with the Clients Treatment Plan
Ensure the safety of the client in their homes through proper observation of their homes, including being aware of potential treatment issues
Engage Clients in their treatment including utilizing available community resources
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, professional relationships with clients, other staff and community supports
Must be able to work independently and responsibly.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 12 per week Benefits:
Health insurance
Referral program
Schedule:
4 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Recovery Assistance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Moosup, CT 06354: Relocate before starting work (Required)