Rehab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. with two (2) years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field or bachelor’s degree.
• Learn and ultimately possess the knowledge, values, attitude, and skills required to contribute to a trauma-informed community.
• Strive to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff and community we serve by practicing safe communication and respecting personal and professional boundaries.
• Exhibit general knowledge and understanding of Mental Health issues, stages of change, motivational interviewing, substance use, and the Psychiatric Rehabilitation model; psychology, personality, and group dynamics; principles and practices of conflict and crisis management, adult learning, motivation, interpersonal communications, household management; independent living skills; the Human Services system; use of motivational interviewing to engage individuals; positive philosophy toward wellness/recovery and trauma informed care.
• Desire to engage with individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Ability to actively listen, understand, and appreciate the experience of others, to withhold judgment, and work collaboratively with co-workers; establish rapport and meaningful professional relationships with residents, coworkers and outside providers; communicate effectively with diverse individuals; desire to participate in on-going best practice trainings.
• Effective oral and written communication; to negotiate and resolve conflicts; to work effectively under stress; to provide positive role modeling; to inspire respect, confidence, and trust in clients, co-workers and outside providers; to respect and maintain appropriate confidentialities; to effectively encourage residents toward greater self-sufficiency; to perceive and objectively describe changes in behavior; to generate and maintain accurate records and reports as required; to seek, accept, and learn from peer and supervisor feedback; to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities; to plan and implement strategies consistent with client needs and overall organization goals, objectives, and standards; to meet deadlines regularly.
• Use of contemporary office equipment, particularly a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, database and report generating software.
• Must remain awake for the entirety of their shift.

Responsibilities

• 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 resident’s personal goals.
• Provide oversight of resident medication (as applicable)
• Carry a small caseload of residents when applicable
• Assist in general program housekeeping
• Maintain daily AON checklist and submit to Program Manager
• Maintain group order in Residence and manage conflicts and crises appropriately
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation according to organization policies and procedures
• Actively participate in required meetings, in-service trainings, and other continuing education opportunities
• Read and respond to email at least two times per day
• Know and adhere to all OMH and other agency regulatory policies and procedures
• Must remain on shift and awake until replacement arrives
• Provide coverage at other sites as needed

Benefits

• 3+ weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO), first year of employment
• Sick Time and Extended Illness Bank
• 9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(k) with Agency match
• Voluntary Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Employer Funded Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance