Weekend Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

About the role

Crisis Residential Program services provide short-term intensive, round-the-clock, personalized support to help stabilize someone having a mental health crisis so they can avoid hospitalization. Our teams collaborate with providers who are already involved in an individual’s treatment and work to link clients to other services offered by Sheppard Pratt or other community providers.

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, working one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication compliance, including 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, offering advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensuring all follow-up instructions are documented and/or followed through on.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 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.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program needs.

Benefits

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

Pay

$19.31/hour.