Job Description

Job Description: Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff

Schedule

10-hour shift/12-hour shift with weekend availability

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Employee Assistance Program

Job description

Oak Lane is a Crisis Residential Treatment Program that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of

clients with mental health illness. The facility is developed for the purpose of providing non-medical treatment

and rehabilitation services to adult mental health patients with chronic mental illness. The SRF will provide

rehabilitation services that will help reduce clients’ readmissions or return to acute care facilities, hospitals, or

institutions. The goal of the SRF program is to assist clients in reentering and functioning independently in their

respective communities.

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator, the Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff

performs essential, ongoing operational duties within a Social Rehabilitation Facility (SRF), with primary

responsibility for meal preparation for clients and daily cleaning and maintenance of the facility to ensure a

safe, sanitary, and compliant environment. The position requires sustained physical activity, including standing,

walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks, while providing continuous client supervision and supporting

basic program and social activities as assigned.

Supervision Received:

The Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff receive supervision and directions from the Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

% of time Duties & Responsibilities

45% – Facility Maintenance

Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly facility environment in

compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.

• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks daily, including but not limited to

detailed bathroom and toilet sanitation; scrubbing and disinfecting sinks,

showers, floors, walls, and high-touch surfaces; cleaning baseboards, vents,

doors, windows, appliances, refrigerators, ovens, and trash receptacles.

• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas, including washing dishes, pots,

pans, utensils, and food preparation surfaces; properly store cleaning

supplies and equipment.

• Conduct scheduled deep cleaning of client bedrooms, community areas,

offices, and storage areas, including mattress rotation, bed frame cleaning,

and floor care as assigned.

• Assist with light facility maintenance related to cleanliness, such as replacing

liners, restocking hygiene and cleaning supplies, and reporting maintenance

or safety concerns promptly.

• Direct, support, and monitor clients in completing assigned cleaning and

housekeeping chores, including bedrooms and shared community spaces,

ensuring tasks are completed safely and appropriately.

• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching,

and repetitive motions, and the ability to lift, carry, and move items

weighing up to 15 pounds.

35% – Meal Preparation

• Prepare and serve meals for clients in accordance with program guidelines,

dietary needs, and food safety standards.

• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and equipment.

• Assist clients with meal-related activities as appropriate.

• Requires standing for extended periods, lifting to 15 lbs., and safe use of

kitchen equipment. 

20% – Client Supervision, Rehabilitation Activities & Documentation

• Provide continuous client supervision, maintaining line-of-sight as required

to ensure safety, including conducting Q15 safety checks for clients while in

their bedrooms.

• Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities, group social activities, and

exercises as directed by the Administrator.

• Communicate SRF rules and program expectations to clients; document and

immediately report noncompliance.

• Monitor and report pre-crisis behaviors.

• Ensure clients take medications on time per licensed nurse direction. Write

daily progress notes and individual client progress notes.

• Keep records and prepare written incident reports.

• May participate in client assessments, evaluations, crisis counseling, case

management, chart documentation, referrals, and other assigned duties.

• May accompany clients to offsite community resources or events. Requires

standing, walking, sitting, writing, typing, and effective verbal

communication.

Educational Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possess a GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of full-time work experience providing direct care and supervision to clients

with mental health illnesses.

Physical & Functional Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, reach, and lift to 15 pounds.

• Ability to sit, write, type, and complete documentation accurately.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis or emergency situations.

License/Certification Required:

• CPR Certification Required.

• Valid CA Driver license with good driving record (for insurance purposes)

Must successfully pass all pre-employment clearance requirements as mandated by the California Department

of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL), including a mental and physical health

screening, negative tuberculosis (TB) test results, drug screening, and a criminal background check prior to

employment. 

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on experience working with clients with mental illness)

Schedule:

• 3 night - 12-hour shift (Sunday-Tuesday)
• Overnight shift (stay awake)

Ability to Commute:

• Placerville, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Placerville, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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