Senior Rehab Technician ( Jamaica Queens Location)

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York•New York, NY

About The Position

Assist Habilitation Specialist or Rehabilitation Specialist in the supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians at their assigned sites, in meeting program goals, and overseeing work quality

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree from an accredited school in related field preferred.
Six months in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, or case management preferred.
Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize demands.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Flexible and open to new ideas.
Approaches problems in a solution oriented manner.
Avoids making assumptions about individual’s abilities and motivation.
Deals with confidential information and issues using discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

In absence of supervisor, ensure Rehabilitation Technicians are following their schedules and are at their assigned sites
Ensure that staff are documenting services as per funding source regulations (i.e. Medicaid and DQA)
In conjunction with supervisor to deliver and record the implementation of services as indicated on the Individuals’ Habilitation Plans
Assist supervisor in ensuring Rehabilitation Technicians are providing services as designed in the Hab Plans
Monitor individual’s behavior and intervene as appropriate and inform supervisor
Work as part of the team to ensure individuals receive seamless services provision in a variety of appropriate activities throughout the day.
Work with supervisor or Activity Instructor to lead and coordinate daily community integration activities
In conjunction with supervisor create schedules that are based on individuals needs, services, and staff availability
Maintain contact with volunteer sites (site cancelations…etc.) and update Volunteer Site list regularly.
Liaison with job coaches, individuals families, and caretakers
Collect and record performance data from internship, volunteer, community sites
Monitor and supervise individual sign in and out of program and ensure that information is accurately recorded in AWARDS
Ensure compliance with DOL regulations especially around volunteering in for profits
Report all incidents as mandated by OPWDD and NYS Regulations
Conduct Monthly fire drills at each Hub site in the absence of supervisor
Order supplies for each site in the absence of supervisor.
Obtain and distribute metro cards for staff and individuals at each site. In absence of supervisor pick up and handout staff metro cards.
Responsible for petty cash
Oversee the performance of the Rehabilitation Technicians on a daily basis.
Make decisions on schedule changes for individuals and staff in conjunction with supervisor.
Address performance issues with Rehabilitation Technicians and provide training. Refer issues to supervisor that require Performance Improvement plans.
Maintain Petty Cash.
Supervised by Habilitation Specialist or Rehabilitation specialist.