Essential Job Functions

· Provide rehabilitation services including Assertiveness/Self-Advocacy Training, Community Integration/Resource Development, Daily Living Skills Training, Health Services, Medication Management and Training, Rehabilitation Counseling, Skill Development Services, Socialization, Substance Abuse Prevention Services, and Symptom Management.

· Responsible for implementation of Medication Policies and Procedures.

· Responsible for reporting, maintaining, reviewing, and regularly updating ongoing records according to Documentation Guidelines and for compliance with OMH and Medicaid regulations and Agency Policies and Procedures.

· Required to be ambulatory and present and able to perform all job functions without limitations, up to and including life preservation activities.

· Provide for the health and safety of the residents and maintain the physical environment.

· Responsible for behavioral interventions/crisis management involving immediate attention in order to ensure the safety of residents and staff and provide feedback to residents concerning acceptable and/or unacceptable behavior. Complete and submit NIMRS Reports to Supervisory Staff as needed.

· Responsible to comply with all Agency Policies including Agency Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies, Medicaid Compliance Program and Protocols and Justice Center Code of Conduct.

· Maintain attendance and punctuality. Notify supervisor when late or absent. Provide adequate notice when scheduling time off.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

· Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Service Plan goals.

· Assist residents to establish linkages with mental health/health clinics, vocational, educational, financial, social, substance abuse prevention and recreational resources as needed; maintain at least monthly contact with mental health and designated vocational linkages as well as other service providers as necessary.

· Assist residents in arranging transportation to day programs, appointments, and other program related activities. Provide transportation as needed; must use own personal vehicle if agency vehicle is unavailable.

· Ensure residents attend scheduled day programming, clinic appointments, financial meetings, interviews, etc. and complete related documentation. Responsible for planning, implementing and supervising recreational activities when needed.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, ISP Meetings, Quality Assurance Audits, including Utilization Review Meetings and other relevant meetings as scheduled

· Responsible for ensuring residents receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate transition to a less supervised setting.

· Reports to assigned supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.80 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person