Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist

CARELINK COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES•Nether Providence Township, PA

19d

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing skill and support development to consumers in their living, learning, working, and social environment within the framework of a service plan.

Requirements

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience: 6+ years’ experience with HS Diploma or 2 years with Bachelor’s Degree
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required.
Motivation, interest and ability to work empathetically with people who have mental illness required.
Ability to work independently and effectively handle multiple tasks required.
Ability to work as a leader required.
Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of consumers required.
Ability to handle confidential information required.
Ability and willingness to drive agency car/van required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
Ability to exercise judgment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Field of study: General Studies, Social Sciences, or Mental Health
Knowledge of psychotropic medications preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate services and initial consumer contact with Case Manager at the anchor agencies.
Provide skill development and support in a one-to-one relationship.
Assist consumers in the development and implementation of long and short-term rehabilitation goals.
Develop specific, achievable, behavioral-based and objective goals that address the skill areas the consumer has identified.
Assist in the development of strategies to enable consumers to meet their rehabilitation goals.
Provide direct care skills training in activities of daily living.
Consistently assess, teach, evaluate and supervise consumers' skills in their living, learning, working, and social environments.
Prepare service plans, progress notes, case summaries and other related paperwork in a timely manner.
Organize schedule in order to maximize face to face contacts.
Complete assignments independently and within specified time frames.
Provide accurate and detailed tracking of service units.
Demonstrate the ability to take direction.
Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly.
Adhere to supervisor’s requests.
Show initiative and demonstrate good judgment.
Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgments regarding the welfare of consumers.
Work flexible schedule to accommodate program and consumer needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation.
Use appropriate communication channels.
Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness.
Perform the job within the framework of agency, site and professional standards.
Participate in staff meetings and training programs.
Participate in consumer meetings with other service providers.
Participate in supervision on an on-going basis.
Attend and participate in agency events.
Adhere to agency/program policies and procedures.
Project a positive attitude and image to staff, consumers, family members and outside contacts.
Participate in achievement of agency/program objectives, goals and mission.
Cooperate with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency mission.
Follow expected dress code.
Transport consumers as necessary/appropriate.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Provide service to a caseload of ten consumers.
Performs job in a safe manner.
Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner.
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.