Rehabilitation Specialist

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive Employee Benefits package

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will provide rehabilitation services focused on helping clients achieve competitive employment and educational goals. Responsibilities include managing a flexible caseload, utilizing best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field, experience in providing vocational services, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid time off, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in behavioral health, especially in vocational rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation best practices.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a flexible caseload of employment-related rehabilitation.
• Track engagement and caseload details for participants.
• Educate participants on employment resources.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Vocational rehabilitation knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health

Job description

Rehabilitation Specialist

The Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to members receiving Adult SMI services, including a focus on gaining competitive employment, engaging in psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and/or achieving educational goals. This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of employment or active engagement as an integral part of recovery.

Duties include

• Manages a flexible caseload, including a mix of employment-related rehabilitation and psychosocial rehabilitation. The caseload size is determined based on a dynamic review of both the clinical needs and resources available.
• Provides and tracks detailed information on all employment-related engagement and caseload.
• Utilizes psychiatric rehabilitation best practices, including evidence-based employment practices, to assess participants' needs and emphasize a philosophy that assists individuals in reaching their desired outcome.
• Educates and assists participants in identifying the resources needed to obtain and maintain employment, including groups and workshops.
• Provides limited coaching until services for job coaching can be obtained by an employment provider agency.
• Utilizes available tools to screen and assess participants for employment and psychosocial rehabilitation opportunities, e.g. Meaningful Community Activity Worksheet (MCAW), readiness assessment, vocational profile, etc.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in identifying participants for the employment and psychosocial caseloads.
• Guides, educates, and trains Case Manager team members on how to make referrals and coordinate services for routine psychosocial rehabilitation activities.
• Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff, as needed.
• Will inquire about the client’s health & wellness needs and assist in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in behavioral-health field preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Two (2) years’ work experience in behavioral health, preferably providing vocational and/or rehabilitation services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
• Understanding and application of best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation, particularly around employment.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions
• Sound judgment and time management skills

Benefits of Working with JFCS

• Incentive program for potential additional income on top of base salary.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.