Rehab Therapy Assistant

State of Indiana•Logansport, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About Logansport State Hospital: Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.

Requirements

Six (6) months of work experience with preferred experience involving persons with developmental disabilities or a group home setting.
Specialized knowledge of standard techniques and methods of providing rehabilitation.
Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies related to rehabilitation therapy.
Working knowledge of, and proper use of, special equipment or materials utilized in rehabilitation therapy.
Working knowledge of sociology and psychology as they relate to assessing rehabilitation needs of patients.
Working knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior modification techniques to complement rehabilitation therapy programs.
Ability to stimulate patient’s interests in specialized activities.
Ability to assess patient’s progress and needs, changing instructional methods.
Effective communication skills.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Direct, instruct, and supervise patients in specialized activities.
Advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior employing behavior modification or other techniques.
Plan, schedule, execute activities for therapeutic field trips.
Observe and document patient progress, attendance, behavior, and outcomes for the individual patients and make recommendations regarding changes in activities.
Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities and ordering of supplies and equipment making minor repairs on special equipment.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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