Rehabilitation Evaluator-Entry (Work Therapy) (WAE)

About the role

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join ELMHS as a part of the Work Therapy Program in the Rehabilitation Department as a Rehab Evaluator-Entry!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client information by reviewing clinical and medical assessments, social history, progress notes, and administering an initial interview with any client who is referred to the varied patient academic education programs.
• Administer and interpret Schonell’s Reading Checklist, the TABE, the TONI, and the Wide Range Achievement Test.
• Design and implement instructional group and/or 1-to-1 programs such as: Computer Literacy Training, Literacy Tutoring, Adult Basic Education Tutoring, and Computer Lab-based pre-GED and ABE Group Tutoring.
• Create and maintain individual records for patients enrolled in both group and one-to-one instruction in order to reflect the patient’s progress within the program.
• Prepare and maintain a Patient Referral database that reports all patients referred for patient academic program services.
• May recommend changes or innovations to the assigned client’s Treatment Team that enhance the rehabilitative environment for the clients.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in rehabilitation services, social services, human resources, education, therapy services, or nursing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in a rehabilitation field, a social sciences field, social work, education, nursing, health and human services, or speech therapy; OR
• A master's degree.

Qualifications

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
• Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes, products, services, or organizational culture.

Skills

• Effective Communication
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Learning
• Data Analysis
• Trust Building
• Improvement Advocacy

Benefits

• No civil service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Pay

• Competitive pay is offered based on the State Civil Service.

Schedule

• This is a WAE (a part-time appointment; not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period).

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680