Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services facility based and/or in the community as assigned

To provide groups/unit to enhance an individual's knowledge to develop, enhance and retain skills and competencies in living, learning, working, and socializing

To help individuals receive the level of and/or have access to the services/supports they choose, so that an individual can live in the environment of their choice

To support PRS staff with service provision; participate in the development of individualized rehabilitation plans, group facilitation and daily documentation

To provide goal directed community integrative activities to support the development of participant leisure and social skills

To provide support and direction to overall program planning and development

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants and staff

To support the maintenance of a safe and open environment

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provides and facilitates individual's skill development and support which includes daily living, socialization, educational/vocational supports and opportunities, and leisure/recreation activities planning to include community integration and community connections
• Primary responsibility for facilitation of groups, individual supports to members and documentation
• Aids in special projects, reports and program planning
• Participates in the analysis and identification of service delivery gaps, changes and problems under the guidance of the supervisor
• Assists in the resolution of crisis situations; assist with identifying individuals and resources that can provide direct support and/or immediate intervention during a crisis
• Maintains and monitors an assigned caseload of individual
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with other service providers to promote program coordination and enhance individual services
• Participates in relevant training to enhance professional growth, and development with an emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation services and evidence-based practices
• Supplemental coverage and/or fill-in for other programmatic services as needed
• Serves as an advocate and encourages individuals to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitative process, including a mastery of skills
• Attends staff and other meetings as they relate to the individuals and their overall growth and development

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties and special projects assigned

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• Associates degree and One (1) year of work experience in the mental health direct service, CPS certification one (1)year of volunteering or paid, or high School diploma/GED and two years' work experience in Human Services, which one year must be in mental health direct services OR CPRP certification

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Competent oral and written communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills are required, as well as internet research abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of mental health system and supports
• Available for local travel. Participation in on call coverage as applicable

ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & RELATIONSHIPS

• The individual is to be supervised by the Program Manager /Lead Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

BENEFITS

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability