Psychiatric Rehab Worker

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania•Uniontown, PA

12d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker engages Union Station Clubhouse members in the daily operations of Clubhouse work units and oversees transitional and community employment placements. The role also provides case management, record keeping, and transportation to members. The Clubhouse serves Fayette County residents aged 18 and over with primary mental health diagnoses, offering employment and education programming, housing support, essential services, and structured community engagement.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: Peer Specialist Certification and one additional year of paid or volunteer mental health direct-services experience; high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of professional human-services experience, including one year in mental health direct services; an associate’s degree in a related field and at least one year of professional experience in mental health direct 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 and perform duties across 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 employer coverage when members are absent.
Maintain members’ records for Social Security reporting, assist with employment-related issues such as benefits and wages, and mediate member-employer disputes.
Maintain company vehicles 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, and entitlements.
Engage and evaluate members for transitional and educational opportunities.
Follow guidelines for applicable regulatory entities, including the Department of Public Welfare, Department of Labor, and Pennsylvania Department of Education.