Psychosocial Rehab Specialist

PATH People Acting To Help•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health / Intellectual Disability (BH/ID) Specialized Team provides direct care including support, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in collaboration with BH/ID residential staff. Services are provided in the home and community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
2 years of mental health experience working with individuals in mental health and/or co-occurring settings
2 years of experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities
Active Driver's license required

Responsibilities

Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant
Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills
Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment
Oversee, teach skills and actively assist in the completion of household chores ensuring the home is neat and clean at all times
Assist service participants in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, and other activities of daily living.
Maintain ongoing communication with each service participant’s family/significant others utilizing diplomacy and tact and creating a welcoming environment
Coordinate, facilitate and engage in regular social activities with the service participants