Psychiatric Rehab Worker

Goodwill of SWPA•Uniontown, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker engages Union Station Clubhouse members in the program’s daily work units and oversees transitional and community employment placements. The role also provides case management, maintains member records, and transports members. The Clubhouse serves adults in Fayette County with primary mental health diagnoses, providing employment and education programming, housing support, essential services, and structured community engagement.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: Peer Specialist Certification and one additional year of paid or volunteer experience in direct mental health services; high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of professional human services experience, including one year in direct mental health services; an associate degree in a related field and at least one year of professional experience in direct mental health services; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and reliable transportation for local travel.
Complete Goodwill SWPA-assigned background checks, including a National Criminal Background check, before the first day of employment.
Provide current, valid Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH clearances before the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Learn all duties within the Clubhouse work units and supervise and engage members in essential daily work tasks.
Plan and lead instructional groups, and accompany and instruct members in community settings.
Provide job development, job coaching, and long-term employment support services.
Learn the duties of all job placements and provide coverage to employers when members are absent.
Maintain members’ records for Social Security reporting and assist with employment matters, including benefits and wages.
Mediate disputes between members and employers.
Maintain company vehicles used for daily transportation, meetings, conferences, trainings, and evening or weekend social activities.
Maintain member records required by OMHSAS and the MCO, including service notes, goal planning, quarterly reviews, and insurance authorizations.
Assist members with setting and working toward rehabilitation goals.
Advocate for members regarding benefits, housing, entitlements, and related matters.
Engage and evaluate members for transitional and educational opportunities.
Follow guidelines established by applicable regulatory entities, including the Department of Public Welfare, Department of Labor, and Pennsylvania Department of Education.