Summary KAILO is a Community Residential Rehabilitation (SCRR) program located in West Philadelphia. It provides a home-like, non-institutional environment providing maximum opportunity to learn the skills necessary for more independent living. The program constantly strives to empower participants to move to a less restrictive living arrangement. um
We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist and support our residents on-call throughout the week.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
Responsibilities/Duties
Responsible for assessment, planning, creating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of participants daily living in accordance with the Recovery Model
Participates in evaluating needs of individuals served, and confers with Case Manager to plan for continuing additional services.
Works in cooperation with other agencies in the service delivery system to ensure coordinated, continuous and effective services for the rehabilitation of the residents.
Responsible for attending monthly supervision, clinical meetings, staff meetings, and mandatory trainings
Assisting participants with development and utilization of individual WRAP plans
Responsible for providing coaching when necessary and appropriate
Responsible for providing crisis intervention as defined in RHD/Kailo Systems Policy and Procedures Manual
Responsible for monitoring participant medication according to Kailo Systems medication policies
Required Experience
The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year experience working with dual-diagnosis individuals with mental health needs.
Required Education
The candidate must also possess a High School Diploma,
Required Qualifications
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word) and the ability to navigate through the internet is also a must.
.Valid drivers license, must pass a state police criminal background check.
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word) and the ability to navigate through the internet is also a must.
Program Summary
A residential program providing services to chronically mentally ill clients who have adjustment disorders, Kailo is named for a Greek word meaning a place of healing. The goal of the program is to assist clients in adjusting to living in a community and to provide a caring and supportive environment, helping each to achieve his or her fullest human potential. Kailo is under the umbrella of RHD's Progressions Systems.
