Senior Rehab Technician

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Job Description Form

Position Title: Senior Rehabilitation Technician

Location: various

Reports To: Habilitation Specialist, Rehab Specialist

Cost Center: various

General Purpose:

Assist Habilitation Specialist or Rehabilitation Specialist in the supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians at their assigned sites, in meeting program goals, and overseeing work quality

Essential Functions:

• In absence of supervisor, ensure Rehabilitation Technicians are following their schedules and are at their assigned sites
• Ensure that staff are documenting services as per funding source regulations ( i.e. Medicaid and DQA)
• In conjunction with supervisor to deliver and record the implementation of services as indicated on the Individuals’ Habilitation Plans
• Assist supervisor in ensuring Rehabilitation Technicians are providing services as designed in the Hab Plans
• Monitor individual’s behavior and intervene as appropriate and inform supervisor
• Work as part of the team to ensure individuals receive seamless services provision in a variety of appropriate activities throughout the day.
• Work with supervisor or Activity Instructor to lead and coordinate daily community integration activities
• In conjunction with supervisor create schedules that are based on individuals needs, services, and staff availability
• Maintain contact with volunteer sites (site cancelations…etc.) and update Volunteer Site list regularly.
• Liaison with job coaches, individuals families, and caretakers
• Collect and record performance data from internship, volunteer, community sites
• Monitor and supervise individual sign in and out of program and ensure that information is accurately recorded in AWARDS
• Ensure compliance with DOL regulations especially around volunteering in for profits
• Report all incidents as mandated by OPWDD and NYS Regulations
• Conduct Monthly fire drills at each Hub site in the absence of supervisor
• Order supplies for each site in the absence of supervisor.
• Obtain and distribute metro cards for staff and individuals at each site. In absence of supervisor pick up and handout staff metro cards.
• Responsible for petty cash
  
  

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

Education :  HS Diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree from an accredited school in related field preferred.

Experience:   Six months in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, or case management preferred.

Skills: Strong interpersonal & communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize demands. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexible and open to new ideas. Approaches problems in a solution oriented manner. Avoids making assumptions about individual’s abilities and motivation. Deals with confidential information and issues using discretion and judgment .

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:

• Oversee the performance of the Rehabilitation Technicians on a daily basis.
• Make decisions on schedule changes for individuals and staff in conjunction with supervisor.
• Address performance issues with Rehabilitation Technicians and provide training. Refer issues to supervisor that require Performance Improvement plans.
• Maintain Petty Cash.
• Supervised by Habilitation Specialist or Rehabilitation specialist.
  
  

Special Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel & field work within the boroughs.
• Attendance at Individual's meetings that may occur in the evenings and / or at off site locations.