Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 14,795 - 21,724; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Fayette County is looking for a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker to support individuals in a vocational rehabilitation program. Responsibilities include engaging with members, planning activities, and advocating for their needs. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. This role requires travel and teamwork to enhance member support. The pay range is $10.74 to $15.77 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Human Services including mental health direct care.
• Bachelor’s degree or related field with 1 year experience in direct care.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals in a vocational psychiatric rehabilitation program.
• Plan and lead instructional groups for members.
• Advocate for members regarding benefits and housing.

Skills

Advocacy

Engagement

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Vocational Counseling

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s "Most Inspiring Companies".

We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry‑level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

Job Description

As the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker you would engage with individuals in the daily operation of a vocational psychiatric rehabilitation program. While learning all of the duties within the Clubhouse work units, supervising and engaging members in essential daily work tasks, planning and leading instructional groups, accompanying and instructing members in a community setting!

Duties will also include but are not limited to:

• Operation of company vehicle(s) for daily transportation, meetings/conferences, trainings, and evening/weekend social activities.
• Advocate for members in regard to benefits, housing, entitlements, etc.
• Assist members with setting and working toward rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with other service providers to ensure continuum of care.

Travel: Yes, some travel will be required.

External Hiring Range: $10.74 up to $15.77/hour

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED AND 2 years experience in Human Services, including mental health direct care experience. OR
• Bachelor’s Degree(Social Work, Psychology, Vocational Counseling, or other related field) AND 1year work experiencein Human Services, including mental health direct care experience.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Clubhouse model training and psychiatric rehabilitation documentation training within the first two years of hire.

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