What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Specialist position at JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE INC?
Rehabilitation Specialist: The Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to members receiving Adult SMI services, including a focus on gaining competitive employment, engaging in psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and/or achieving educational goals. This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of employment or active engagement as an integral part of recovery.
Duties include:
- Manages a flexible caseload, including a mix of employment-related rehabilitation and psychosocial rehabilitation. The caseload size is determined based on a dynamic review of both the clinical needs and resources available.
- Provides and tracks detailed information on all employment-related engagement and caseload.
- Utilizes psychiatric rehabilitation best practices, including evidence-based employment practices, to assess participants' needs and emphasize a philosophy that assists individuals in reaching their desired outcome.
- Educates and assists participants in identifying the resources needed to obtain and maintain employment, including groups and workshops.
- Provides limited coaching until services for job coaching can be obtained by an employment provider agency.
- Utilizes available tools to screen and assess participants for employment and psychosocial rehabilitation opportunities, e.g. Meaningful Community Activity Worksheet (MCAW), readiness assessment, vocational profile, etc.
- Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in identifying participants for the employment and psychosocial caseloads.
- Guides, educates, and trains Case Manager team members on how to make referrals and coordinate services for routine psychosocial rehabilitation activities.
- Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff, as needed.
- Will inquire about the client’s health & wellness needs and assist in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in behavioral-health field preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered.
- Two (2) years’ work experience in behavioral health, preferably providing vocational and/or rehabilitation services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
- Understanding and application of best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation, particularly around employment.
- Valid AZ Driver’s License
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of psychiatric conditions
- Sound judgment and time management skills
Benefits of Working with JFCS:
- Incentive program for potential additional income on top of base salary.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
- Tuition and license/certification reimbursement.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.
Salary : $21 - $23