Rehabilitation Technician

Rehabilitation Technician

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker - Part Time

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

• 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA, United States

• $750 Commitment Bonus for External Candidates

• $14.42/hr

• Hourly

• Part Time

• mileage reimbursement, productivity bonus

• $750 COMMITMENT BONUS - External Candidates only *

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Scale 1 - High school diploma or equivalent, demonstrated written and verbal skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills, ability to deal effectively with persons with mental illness, current PA driver's license and access to a vehicle during work hours.

• Scale 2 - Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Or associate's degree in a related field with two years full time (or equivalent) related experience; Or High school diploma (or equivalent) with eighteen months full time experience as a Rehabilitation Technician One (Scale 1) within the agency; Or A high school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of related full time (or equivalent) experience from outside the agency.

• Scale 3 - Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least twelve months experience as a full time Rehabilitation Technician One and/or Rehabilitation Technician Two within the agency; Or An Associated degree with at least three years full time direct care experience within the agency; Or A high school diploma with at least 48 months experience as a Rehabilitation Technician One and/or Rehabilitation Technician Two within the agency; or A Bachelor's degree in a related field with eighteen months of full time (or equivalent) experience from outside the agency; Or Associates degree in a related field with at least thirty months of related experience from outside the agency.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, organizational skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and implement treatment plans for their program participation.

• Act 33/34/31 and FBI Clearances.

• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

This Part Time position is responsible for providing Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) to individuals 18 years and older in the life domains of living, wellness, learning, working, and socializing. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker will conduct initial and ongoing functional assessments, develop recovery-oriented rehabilitation plans with individuals enrolled in the program, and provide person-centered skills teaching. The Psych Rehab Worker will promote recovery by helping individuals make progress towards their goals and document their progress, goal attainment, and the continued need for services. The goal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) is to teach skills that help those diagnosed with mental illness live and work in their communities as independently as possible.