Rehabilitation Specialist
Description
$21 - $23 hourly
What You’ll Get…
When you join our team as a full-time Rehabilitation Specialist, you’ll receive:
- 9 paid holidays per year and paid time off accrual
- Access to health coach and wellness incentives
- Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
- Medical Vision, and Dental
- H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
- Group Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
Who We Need
We’re looking for someone with the following skills, experience and credentials.
- Utilize psychiatric rehabilitation best practices including evidence-based employment practices to assess participant’s needs emphasizing a Copa WorkFirst! Philosophy for appropriate individuals to reach their desired outcome.
- Educates and assists participants in identifying the resources needed to obtain and maintain employment including groups and workshops at the Campus.
- Provides limited job coaching until services for job coaching can be obtained by an employment provider agency.
- Under the Vocational and Rehabilitation Services Interagency Governmental Agreement (IGA), works in partnership with assigned Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor(s), community rehabilitation program providers and others involved in assisting consumer to become involved in or maintain involvement in meaningful community activities or employment.
- Maintains expertise and fulfills RSA collaborative inter-governmental agencies training requirements.
- Guide, educate and train Case Managers team members on how to make referrals and coordinate services for routine psychosocial rehabilitation activities.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Job requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Psychology, or a related field plus two (2) years of direct care experience OR
· HS Diploma/GED and six (6) years of full-time direct care experience.
· Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing employment/rehabilitation-related services and support to individuals with disabilities required.
· Must have reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.
· TB test clearance required at the time of hire.
· Must have a fingerprint clearance card issued by the AZ Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive one within eight (8) weeks of hire
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Demonstrated ability to remain calm and use the proper de-escalation methods in crisis situations.
· Proficiency in typing, using computer software, i.e., EHR/EMR systems and MS Office and ability to learn new systems as applicable.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve and work effectively in an individual and team environment.
· Requires effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to stay organized and have critical thinking and time management skills.
· Ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service
Understanding and application of best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation particularly around employment.