Carelink Lansdowne , PA 19050
Posted 2 weeks ago
Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
Company: CareLink Community Support Services
For over 60 years, CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness, physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active, productive members of their communities.
Location: Mobile
Pay Rate: $20.50 an hour
Job Type: Full-time
Available Shifts:
Monday through Friday
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Bereavement leave
403 (b) retirement plan
Long term disability
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to employees
Voluntary, employee paid benefit plans: Short term disability and Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Job Description:
This position is responsible for providing skill and support development to consumers in their living, learning, working, and social environment within the framework of a service plan.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate services and initial consumer contact with Case Manager at the anchor agencies.
Provide skill development and support in a one-to-one relationship.
Assist consumers in the development and implementation of long and short-term rehabilitation goals.
Develop specific, achievable, behavioral-based and objective goals that address the skill areas the consumer has identified.
Assist in the development of strategies to enable consumers to meet their rehabilitation goals.
Provide direct care skills training in activities of daily living.
Consistently assess, teach, evaluate and supervise consumers' skills in their living, learning, working, and social environments.
Prepare service plans, progress notes, case summaries and other related paperwork in a timely manner.
Organize schedule in order to maximize face to face contacts.
Complete assignments independently and within specified time frames.
Provide accurate and detailed tracking of service units.
Demonstrate the ability to take direction.
Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly.
Adhere to supervisor's requests.
Show initiative and demonstrate good judgment.
Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgments regarding the welfare of consumers.
Work flexible schedule to accommodate program and consumer needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation.
Use appropriate communication channels.
Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness.
Perform the job within the framework of agency, site and professional standards.
Participate in staff meetings and training programs.
Participate in consumer meetings with other service providers.
Participate in supervision on an on-going basis.
Attend and participate in agency events.
Adhere to agency/program policies and procedures.
Project a positive attitude and image to staff, consumers, family members and outside contacts.
Participate in achievement of agency/program objectives, goals and mission.
Cooperate with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency mission.
Follow expected dress code.
Transport consumers as necessary/appropriate.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Provide service to a caseload of ten consumers.
Performs job in a safe manner.
Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner.
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
Other Functions:
Attends and participates in regular supervision.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Performs job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards.
Participates in staff meetings and training programs.
Attends and participates in agency events.
Adheres to agency/site policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements.
Cooperates and coordinates with Regional Director on all operational issues.
Projects a positive attitude and image to staff, participants, family members, and outside contacts.
Uses appropriate communication channels.
Completes assignments independently and within specified time frames.
Participates in achievement of agency objectives, goals, and mission.
Displays motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness/disabilities.
Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of people served.
Displays ability to take direction.
Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation.
Follows agency dress code.
Adheres to supervisor's requests.
Cooperates with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency.
Contributes to the growth and development of services.
Shows initiative and demonstrate good judgement.
Follows instructions accurately and thoroughly.
Works as scheduled to assure coverage.
Performs job in a safe manner.
Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Field of study: Human Services, Mental Health, or General Studies
Work Experience: 2+ years' experience with HS Diploma with 1-year mental health
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver's License
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