Psycho-Social Aide
The Alden Network
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Cicero, IL
Contract type: Full time

Job Summary
- Provides, or assists in providing, monitoring psycho-social rehabilitation services with residents of the facility. Services may include, but are not limited to, monitoring of residents, behavioral tracking, crisis management/assistance, group/activity facilitation and clerical assistance.
- Must possess an Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
- Must have a minimum of six months experience working with the mentally ill (or similar) population.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be willing to work harmoniously with all personnel.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, consultants, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
- Must possess excellent communication abilities through listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Must be able to maintain an appropriately professional manner in intense and/or crisis situations.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Must be free of physical limitation so as to be able to participate in physical C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques as trained by a certified trainer.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus
- Prepare and provide clinically relevant interventions.
- Intervene with problematic and disruptive behaviors.
- Respond to crisis per facility policy and procedure.
- Follow and help maintain and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
- Complete all documentation as required by federal, state, local and facility requirements.
- Attend and participate in continuing education programs and in-services, as provided.
- Report all signs of resident abuse or neglect.
- Respect and enforce all resident rights.
- Maintain personal and professional high standards of practice.
- Observe, track, and intervene with behaviors displayed by residents through the behavioral tracking system.
- Provide group/activity sessions as indicated.
- Assist in providing crisis management services, which may include the use of C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques as trained by a certified trainer.
- Document interventions, contacts, and provision of services.
- Review relevant behavioral reports daily and follow-up as needed.
- Assist other departments in managing resident behaviors and providing services to residents.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement / Pension Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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