Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Location Type: In Person

About the role

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) services consist of day programs and supportive living programs. Clients in our day programs have access to group activities, individual support, and mental health services. Clients in the supportive living program receive support in maintaining independent living and have access to the day program.

This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and wellbeing of your clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor as you work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Work as part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation and attend clients’ medical appointments. Provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.
• Ensure overall sanitation and Department of Health regulations are met and exceeded. Ensure all CACFP documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Assist in the daily food operations and as-needed catering operations. Help ensure that meals are attractive, nutritionally complete, appealing, and delivered fresh and hot. Coordinate the preparation and delivery of off-site meals.
• Help ensure that food service documentation and licensing is accurate, complete, and current. Ensure compliance with all Department of Labor and State Laws, regulations, guidelines, and directives. Participate in all required food service trainings.
• Monitor accurate portion control and inventory control. Negotiate food purchases and delivery, and assist in general inventory control for food services.

Requirements

• Work requires current, valid SERVSAFE certification upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain additional certifications/trainings as may be required by certain programs (e.g., CPR/First Aid, Infection Control, Food Safety and Handling, and Crisis Intervention/Suicidal Protocol).
• Must possess direct knowledge of or be willing to learn and implement the CACFP program.
• High school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• Driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Must have availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon the need of the program.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous mileage reimbursement program.

Pay

Pay rate for this position is $19.31 hourly.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm