Rehabilitation Services Associate | NorthPointe Resources

JOB SUMMARY: Develops and implements psychosocial rehabilitation services for individuals with mental illness for the purpose of recovery and community integration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conducts and/or assists with psychiatric rehabilitation classes.
Documents goal achievement performance levels on a daily basis, in accordance with the individual’s (Individual Treatment Plan) ITP.
Assists in the development and implementation of the Drop-In Center at NRI and (Lake County Health Department) LCHD, which is off site.
Assists individuals with stabilization and recovery, documents and reports progress to the individual’s (Mental Health Professional) MHP.
Responds to medical, mental health and behavioral emergencies as necessary.
Assists with development of community resources to facilitate community integration.
Assists MHP with the development and implementation of Volunteers Program.
Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer’s business needs.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attends workshops and trainings related to the field.
Ensures the safety of all consumers under his/her supervision and maintains a clean, organized and safe work area.
Facilitates off-hour drop-in center and/or activities as scheduled.
Assists with bus check-out as assigned.

PHYSICAL & VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to see accurately both near and far
Ability to walk, bend, twist, kneel, and stoop
Ability to accurately manipulate small objects accurately using fine motor skills
Ability to drive to various locations as needed, adapting to various weather conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a High School Diploma required
Meet criteria of TABE reading survey
Must have one year experience with individuals having mental illness
Valid and acceptable driving record
At least work one Saturday per month to provide coverage at the Drop-in-Center