What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Assistant position at Sheppard Pratt?
Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) services are designed for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.
Shift: Saturday & Sunday 1pm-9pm
What to expect.
This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients. Pay rate: $17.50.
Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
What we need from you.
Shift: Saturday & Sunday 1pm-9pm
What to expect.
This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients. Pay rate: $17.50.
Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a residential counselor assistant as you work with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
- Assist in ensuring medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
- Working as a part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
- Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments. You will provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.
- All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained to provide all services and should expect supportive and ever-present mentorship from senior staff members as they perform the requested duties.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
- Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary employee assistance program.
- And more!
What we need from you.
- Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- The willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
- A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
- Must have availability to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.
Salary : $18 - $19