Psychiatric Rehabilitation Assistant

Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc. • Reading, PA

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About The Position

Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Assistant for its Clubhouse Program. The Clubhouse model builds on members’ strengths and creates a community where members can pursue goals and develop stability, acceptance, and fulfillment. The program supports members in developing vocational, educational, and social skills through a structured, work-oriented model.

The Assistant supports members’ needs and helps them work toward goals in their Individual Rehabilitation Plans. This includes assisting members with the work-ordered day and employment goals, fostering a congenial atmosphere consistent with Clubhouse International Standards, and training members in life skills such as cleaning, cooking, budgeting, and personal care. The Assistant may collaborate with other members of an individual’s support team—including staff, friends, family, and community support members—to design training, support, and interventions. The role also requires maintaining clear and accurate documentation as directed by the Mental Health Program Manager.

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., occasional Wednesdays until 6:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays and holidays for special events. The posting offers a starting rate of $17.25 per hour, paid training, and most holidays off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of work experience in human services.
• Computer knowledge.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Use of a vehicle while working, with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating the employee is an insured driver.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance.
• FBI Clearance if the candidate has not been a Pennsylvania resident for the past two consecutive years.
• FBI Clearance through the Department of Human Services.
• Child Abuse Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Support members’ needs in the clubhouse programs.
• Assist members in pursuing goals defined in their Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Help members follow the work-ordered day and support their employment goals.
• Foster a congenial atmosphere that supports Clubhouse International Standards and members’ needs.
• Train members in life skills, including cleaning, cooking, budgeting, and personal care.
• Work with members of individuals’ support teams to design training, support, and interventions that help members achieve their plans and goals.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation as required by the Mental Health Program Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time staff.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive paid training.
• Most holidays off.
• Paid starting on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED