Rehabilitation Support Specialist

ServiceSource, Inc. • Clearfield, UT

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Support Specialist provides support to people served in PARC’s Community Integration Services program. The role monitors participants’ safety and well-being and assists with health and wellness, recreation and leisure, community integration, social development, volunteerism, employment readiness, and independence skill development. The specialist supports small groups and individuals, helps participants pursue their goals, and facilitates meaningful activities that promote independence, inclusion, and new experiences.

The position implements participant goals and support plans, provides personal care and mobility assistance, supports positive behavior interventions and self-administration of medication, and completes required program documentation. It also supports program activities and curriculum, responds to crises, helps participants travel safely, and ensures compliance with applicable human rights, Medicaid, CARF, and funding-source requirements. The primary work setting is a classroom/warehouse, with regular visits to community locations and worksites.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation for work-related travel; eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass and maintain Department of Human Services background clearance.
• Physical ability to assist individuals with toileting, mobility, and transfers.
• Knowledge of behavior support principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the community and its resources.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to learn corporate-specific programs and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and self-directed, with the ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to operate various equipment in support of contracts employing participants.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for providing broad supports to people served.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training to small groups, ensuring participants’ well-being, safety, and needs are met according to program guidelines.
• Assist participants with personal care, mobility, positive behavior interventions, and self-administration of medications.
• Help participants identify and achieve personal goals and take part in meaningful activities that increase independence, inclusion, and experiences.
• Implement goals in participants’ Individual Support Plans and document progress, evaluations, assessments, support strategies, behavior support plans, progress notes, monthly summaries, daily notes, incident reports, and other required data.
• Implement program activities, including skills development classes, free-time activities, individual and group community activities, volunteer activities, recreation, and virtual activities.
• Monitor meals, breaks, work areas, and recreation areas to maintain participant safety.
• Provide crisis intervention support as needed, report incidents to the Program Manager immediately, and complete incident reports within 24 hours.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Human Rights, Medicaid, CARF, and funding-source requirements and regulations.
• Monitor and assist participants as they board and exit transportation.
• Transport participants to and from community events and activities and assist with safe boarding and exiting.
• Provide feedback on participant goals, positive behavior approaches, personal enrichment, and social integration.
• Assist in developing and implementing curriculum focused on independence and integration skills.
• Participate in department, participant, and staff meetings as assigned.
• Complete assigned documentation, attendance rosters, incident reports, and other records accurately and on time, according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Company-paid disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 3% of the employee’s contribution.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.

What This Job Offers

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