Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker/ Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in the functioning of the clubhouse, including overseeing the assigned unit.
• Assure that the work for the day is completed by engaging members and sharing direct responsibility for task completion.
• Assure that adequate work exists for the unit and work to engage all members signed up for that unit.
• Provide support and encouragement to members within the clubhouse.
• Train and provide ongoing support to members in transitional employment (TE) positions and independent employment.
• Assist the program coordinator and other staff in the development of new TE placements.
• Identify and refer members to any needed services.
• Keep accurate documentation as required by program procedures.
• Assist members in opening and maintaining a record on each program participant.
• Assist members in completing goal plans in a timely fashion.
• Assure that member records meet licensure and funding source requirements.
• Obtain and maintain credentialing/training as directed by the program coordinator.
• Attend weekly case supervision meetings with the program coordinator.
• Participate in night, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Attend, complete, and show documentation for 24 hours of training per year; at least 18 hours must be in psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Participate in Agency, department, and program activities.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Follow and support Agency philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the transportation of consumers.
• Work toward meeting minimum qualifications for psychiatric rehabilitation worker.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clubhouse Program Coordinator.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in human services, which must include one (1) year of direct mental health experience.
• Must have completed or will attend 12‑hour psychiatric rehabilitation orientation training within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and insurable driving record.
• Pennsylvania State Police Background Check.
• Must have already completed or will attend three (3) week training at an International Center of Clubhouse Development (ICCD) certified training base within two (2) years of employment, at the program coordinator’s direction.

Pay

$30,014.40 – $32,011.20 per year

Schedule

Standard hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required for night, weekend, and holiday coverage; occasional travel, overnight stays, and unusual work hours for trainings.