Rehabilitation Evaluator

State of Louisiana•Pineville, LA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs. Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Evaluator to join our dynamic team. We are seeking out an individual that can be responsible in assessment and evaluation for placement of our clients in work environment settings conducive to their abilities, interests. levels of achievement and goals.

Requirements

One year of experience in rehabilitation evaluation
A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in rehabilitation services, social services, human resources, education, therapy services, or nursing; OR A bachelor’s degree in a rehabilitation field, a social sciences field, social work, education, nursing, health and human services, or speech therapy; OR A master’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Making Accurate Judgments: : The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources and form logical, well-supported conclusions. outcomes.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands and deliver results.
Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize, address and resolve disagreements constructively while preserving relationships and promoting mutual understanding.

Responsibilities

Independently assess and evaluate works for placement in settings conducive to their abilities, interests, levels of achievement and goals.
Write Profile of Support (POS) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) for all working individuals in caseload.
Locate jobs that match the wants and skills level of individuals we are serving to ensure individuals have the knowledge and skills to choose where they work.
Process information and consult with other professionals at their individual team meeting for valid information to ensure assessments are valid and functional.
Attend POS and ISP meetings of all working individuals in caseload.
Observe and document on individuals in caseload at their work site at least once a month.
Write objectives, strategy sheets and follow progress of individuals in caseload.
Assist in giving out checks and coupons on paydays.
Distribute and pick-up weekly timesheets for individuals.
Maintain accurate records in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act, Section 14C, as well as Louisiana Department of Revenue.