Relief Rehab Assistant - Ithaca NY
About The Position
Lakeview Health Services is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Relief Rehab Assistant to support individuals in achieving their goals and advancing their lives. This role involves relieving full and part-time residential staff on an as-needed basis. The assistant will coach, support, and aid individuals recovering from mental illness with activities of daily living, providing supervision and assistance on an individual or small group basis. Adherence to organization and program policies and procedures is crucial to maintain a safe and supportive residential environment that respects residents' rights and promotes individualized services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A valid NYS Driver License preferred.
Responsibilities
- Relieve full and part time residential staff on an as-needed basis.
- Coach, support and aid individuals recovering from varying degrees of mental illness with activities of daily living.
- Provide supervision and assistance to residential consumers on an individual or small group basis.
- Observe organization and program policies and procedures to maintain a residential environment that promotes the well being and safety of residents, the protection of their individual rights and the provision of individualized services.
- Assist residents in developing and maintaining a structured daily schedule according to individualized goals and preferences.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to provide individual support, training, and assistance in working towards achieving one’s personal goals.
- Assist in general program housekeeping such as providing apartment/house cleaning, cooking meals for other residents.
- Provide resident transportation as applicable.
- Answer phones and complete other administrative duties as necessary for effective program operations.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation according to organization policies and procedures.
- Work in any residential program within Lakeview for at least 20 hours a month. Exceptions must be approved by your direct supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
