PART-TIME 24 HOURS PER WEEK
ABOUT PATH INC.
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?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.
QUALIFICATION
High School diploma or GED; Experience supporting individuals with a psychiatric or intellectual disability, paid or unpaid, is preferred; Pennsylvania approved certification as a peer specialist, WRAP Certification preferred; Able to use an Electronic Health Record; History of receiving behavioral health services
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Provide training and assist in orientation of new employees to help staff understand and accept the concept of recovery and be supportive of a peer culture that promotes recovery
- Educate service participants to the concept of recovery
- Educate and engage service participants in the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) process
- Facilitate self help groups for residents with behavioral health issues
- Co-facilitate resident community meetings to nurture a peer support culture
- Assist in the development and implementation of any other educational and support groups deemed beneficial by the program
- Assist residents in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, chores, and other activities of daily living.
- Link residents to community peer support to promote integration
- Model and promote self advocacy
- Share own experiences as a person in recovery and encourage residents to share their own experiences
- Keep the treatment team and supervisors informed of all potential problematic situations/concerns/issues, in addition to residents’ strengths and achievements
- Actively participate in team meetings to ensure a recovery perspective is a key component of all discussions
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience supporting individuals with psychiatric or intellectual disabilities
- Pennsylvania-approved peer specialist certification
- WRAP Certification
- Ability to use an Electronic Health Record
- History of receiving behavioral health services
- Ability to assist with crisis management interventions
- Ability to administer CPR and First Aid
- Ability to assist individuals with mobility issues
What We Do
PATH (People Acting To Help), Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia, offering a wide array of services to meet the specific needs of our community. Founded in 1973 by a group of dedicated community members who set out to provide critical services at a time when they were otherwise scarce or nonexistent, PATH now has over 600 dedicated staff providing services to 4,200 children, adolescents, and adults each year through a comprehensive array of evidence-based clinical programs. Our locations include our new headquarters at 1919 Cottman Avenue, 8 satellite locations, and over 50 homes throughout 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. We have remained true to our mission of helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life with the help and support of our dedicated staff, board members, and stakeholders. PATH’s headquarters is also home to our new community hub, PATH@1919. Through this innovative and integrated model, individuals and their families can find the complementary services they need in other aspects of their lives, including financial literacy, employment assistance, legal services, and educational support. For more information about PATH Inc., please visit www.pathcenter.org. For more information about our community hub, PATH@1919, please visit www.path1919.org.
