PRSA - Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services Associate

Sharon Health Care Center; Peoria (IL); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Sharon Health Care Center is seeking a PRSA – Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services Associate for a full-time 1pm-9pm shift. The role involves leading psychosocial group sessions, preparing materials, and creating an engaging, supportive environment for diverse populations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, and hold a Certified Drug Counseling Certificate. Prior experience in long-term care or behavioral health is valued, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience teaching psychosocial or life-skills groups preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, behavioral health, or geriatric health preferred, but training is available.

Responsabilités

• Familiarize with group protocols, lesson plans, and materials for each group.
• Prepare group area and ensure supplies are present before start.
• Create an interactive, cheerful environment encouraging attendance and participation.
• Facilitate groups using existing lesson plans and resources.
• Ensure consumer attendance and follow up on attendance issues with the Psychosocial Program Director.
• Complete group notes describing material, responses, and staff recommendations.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and suggest referrals based on consumer goals.

Connaissances

Group facilitation

Life skills instruction

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Drug Counseling Certificate

Description du poste

PRSA - Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services Associate

SHC is accepting applications for PRSA – Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services Associate. Currently looking for a 1pm-9pm, full-time position available.
Requirements
Candidates must be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with teaching psychosocial or life skills groups preferred. Experience working in long-term care, behavioral health and/or geriatric health is preferred, but we are more than happy to train those who are interested in serving our special populations. Must have Certified Drug Counseling Certificate
Job Summary
Qualified candidates require the ability to:

• Be thoroughly familiar with the protocols, lesson plans, and resource materials for each assigned group.
• Make certain that the group area is prepared and that all necessary supplies are present prior to the start of group.
• Create an interactive environment that is cheerful and conducive to group attendance and consumer participation.
• Facilitate assigned group utilizing existing lesson plans, resources, and creative ideas relevant to subject matter.
• Ensure consumer attendance at assigned groups.
• Follow up with individual consumers when a problem with attendance is noted and report concerns to the Psychosocial Program Director.
• Complete group notes in a timely manner including a description of the material presented, the consumer’s response, and staff recommendations.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings as assigned and provide relevant information related to consumer participation and response to programming. Offer suggestions for program referrals related to consumer goals and observed need.

SHC is an equal opportunity employer consisting of four separate and unique facilities. The Elms residence is a Medicare certified skilled nursing facility, specializing in rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages. The Pines provides individualized, intermediate care and programming for young adults with Acquired Brain Injuries. The Willows provides care and programming for individuals that require medical and mental health needs at both the intermediate and skilled levels. The Woods is one of the only designated specialized mental health rehabilitation facilities (SMHRF) in the state, providing a quality recovery program for the mentally ill. Benefits include medical/vision/dental insurance, paid time off, and more!