Impactful Mental Health Rehab Activity Leader

Telecare Corporation; San Leandro (CA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Union pay

Geographic pay differentials

Zusammenfassung

Villa Fairmont MHRC in California seeks a Rehabilitation Activity Leader to provide direct and group activities for adults with mental health needs. The role requires safe, compassionate care and collaboration with the rehab team to implement plans and monitoring.

The position offers on-call and day shifts (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) with union pay and geographic pay differentials. Starting wage is $23-$26 per hour, commensurate with experience and location.

Qualifikationen

• One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting is required.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent and California Drivers License (Class 'C') and insurability are also required.
• An AA Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill adults is preferred.
• Necessary skills include the ability to communicate well and knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities.
• The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial.
• Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

Aufgaben

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
• Leads/co-leads therapeutic activity groups.
• Attends shift report and assists in providing unit supervision as needed.
• Maintains the inventory and orders equipment and supplies for activity programs, directed.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the Activity Rooms.
• Drives clients in the facility van on outings.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
• Completes incident reports and forwards to Executive Administrator in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Notifying appropriate agencies of any known or observed incidents of client abuse.
• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements client service plans.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings, as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

Kenntnisse

Direct care experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Villa Fairmont MHRC in California seeks a Rehabilitation Activity Leader to provide direct and group activities for adults with mental health needs. The role requires safe, compassionate care and collaboration with the rehab team to implement plans and monitoring.

The position offers on-call and day shifts (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) with union pay and geographic pay differentials. Starting wage is $23-$26 per hour, commensurate with experience and location.