Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate

About the role

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Associate assists and supports individuals in achieving their identified level of recovery. This position meets the regulation requirements of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker and reports directly to the Program Director. This role is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services Social Rehabilitation Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and/or completes initial and ongoing assessments of individuals.
• Coordinates and/or develops, reviews, and ensures implementation of individual support plans.
• Assesses, evaluates, and documents individual performance.
• Assists individuals to identify their abilities, strengths, and assets and helps them to recognize these strengths and use them to achieve their goals.
• Implements rehabilitation team decisions in all program settings and contributes to the team process.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Transports individuals to community based activities.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge and the ability to comply with the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) Code of Ethics and statements of rights.

Qualifications

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with academic concentration in an area relevant to the position; OR
• An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and one year work experience in mental health direct service; OR
• Have a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certificate and one additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service; OR
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency and 2 years work experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental illness direct care experience.

Additional requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a passenger van.
• Must be able to accompany individuals into the community, providing support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual.

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hrs/week) – Monday-Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm. Start time is firm – performing the AM van run is a requirement of this position.

Pay

Starting wage: $20.00/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.