Rehabilitation Specialist

Metrocare Services; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan (employer match)

Health Savings Account (employer match

Professional Development allowance

Bilingual Stipend

Tobacco-free facilities

Job summary

Metrocare Services is seeking a dedicated habilitation/vocational services professional to supervise consumers' independence and community integration. You will help develop service plans, arrange training opportunities, and maintain chart compliance under DVC/DADS guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–2 years with individuals with disabilities, and a valid Texas driver's license. Bilingual abilities are a plus; MS Office and Askesis experience are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years' experience in providing services to individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.
• Valid Texas driver license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative working relationships with Center staff, consumers, families and other service providers.
• Assist in development of service plans and team activities to determine needs, interests and desires of consumers.
• Provide a variety of simulated work situations and training opportunities for consumers.
• Provide education/information to families, caseworkers, and service coordinators.
• Advocate as needed to develop new opportunities when desired outcomes not met.
• Complete the Vocational Assessment Form for each consumer on caseload.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner and following all DVC and DADS guidelines.
• Maintain and complete chart compliance functions.
• Create and maintain a conducive learning environment in the classrooms.
• Development and maintain curriculum and classroom management practices.
• Rotate regularly through all classrooms to maintain cross-training experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

MS Office

Askesis

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Askesis

Job description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Provide opportunity, guidance and overall supervision of habilitation/vocational services for consumers personal independence and community integration, including maintaining chart compliance within DVC and DADS guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of collaborative working relationships with Center staff, consumers, families and other service providers
• Assist in development of service plans and team activities to determine needs, interests and desires of consumers
• Provide a variety of simulated work situations and training opportunities for consumers
• Provide education/information to families, caseworkers, and service coordinators
• Advocate as needed to development new opportunities when desired outcomes not met
• Complete the Vocational Assessment Form for each consumer on caseload
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner and following all DVC and DADS guidelines
• Maintain and complete chart compliance functions
• Create and maintain a conducive learning environment in the classrooms
• Development and maintain curriculum and classroom management practices
• Rotate regularly through all classrooms to maintain cross-training experience
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivating, able to work independently
• Working knowledge of currents Laws, Regulations and Policies and Procedures regarding service delivery to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams and systems.
• Able to apply working knowledge of MS Office 95/97 and Askesis
• Must have valid Texas driver's license and transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent required. One to two year's experience in providing services to individuals with disabilities preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment. Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS INFORMATION AND PERKS

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
• Employer Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

No Recruitment Agencies Please Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is the premier training and research institute for community mental health professionals across Texas. Metrocare upholds the person-centered philosophy to focus care on the needs of individual. We take care to ensure that people’s preferences, needs and values guide clinical decisions and to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to those we serve. We see ourselves as partners in healing with our clients and their support network.