POSITION: Rehabilitation Services Associate (Non-exempt/Hourly)
DEPARTMENT: Psychosocial Rehabilitation
REPORTS TO: PSR Manager
JOB SUMMARY: Develops and implements psychosocial rehabilitation services for individuals with mental illness for the purpose of recovery and community integration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Conducts and/or assists with psychiatric rehabilitation classes.
2. Documents goal achievement performance levels on a daily basis, in accordance with the individual’s (Individual Treatment Plan) ITP.
3. Assists in the development and implementation of the Drop-In Center at NRI and (Lake County Health Department) LCHD, which is off site.
4. Assists individuals with stabilization and recovery, documents and reports progress to the individual’s (Mental Health Professional) MHP.
5. Responds to medical, mental health and behavioral emergencies as necessary.
6. Assists with development of community resources to facilitate community integration.
7. Assists MHP with the development and implementation of Volunteers Program.
8. Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
9. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer’s business needs.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Attends workshops and trainings related to the field.
2. Ensures the safety of all consumers under his/her supervision and maintains a clean, organized and safe work area.
3. Facilitates off-hour drop-in center and/or activities as scheduled.
4. Assists with bus check-out as assigned.
PHYSICAL & VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
2. Ability to see accurately both near and far
3. Ability to walk, bend, twist, kneel, and stoop
4. Ability to accurately manipulate small objects accurately using fine motor skills
5. Ability to drive to various locations as needed, adapting to various weather conditions
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a High School Diploma required
• Meet criteria of TABE reading survey
• Must have one year experience with individuals having mental illness
• Valid and acceptable driving record
• At least work one Saturday per month to provide coverage at the Drop-in-Center
Receipt and Acknowledgment
I acknowledge and understand that:
1. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
2. The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
3. Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
4. Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the department and the Agency.
5. I have read and understand this job description
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