Rehabilitation Specialist

Metrocare Services•Dallas, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Provide opportunity, guidance and overall supervision of habilitation/vocational services for consumers personal independence and community integration, including maintaining chart compliance within DVC and DADS guidelines.

Requirements

Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills. Self-motivating, able to work independently
Working knowledge of currents Laws, Regulations and Policies and Procedures regarding service delivery to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams and systems.
Able to apply working knowledge of MS Office 95/97 and Askesis
Must have valid Texas driver's license and transportation.
Basic math skills required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to utilize Internet for resources.
Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.

Responsibilities

Development of collaborative working relationships with Center staff, consumers, families and other service providers
Assist in development of service plans and team activities to determine needs, interests and desires of consumers
Provide a variety of simulated work situations and training opportunities for consumers
Provide education/information to families, caseworkers, and service coordinators
Advocate as needed to development new opportunities when desired outcomes not met.
Complete the Vocational Assessment Form for each consumer on caseload
Complete all required documentation in a timely manner and following all DVC and DADS guidelines
Maintain and complete chart compliance functions
Create and maintain a conducive learning environment in the classrooms
Development and maintain curriculum and classroom management practices
Rotate regularly through all classrooms to maintain cross-training experience
Performs other duties as assigned.