Rehabilitative Services Associate at Caritas Family Solutions

Waterloo, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

20.8

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Psychoeducation, Active Listening, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Triage, Functional Assessment, Patient Support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below: Generous Paid Time Off? Paid training Health Insurance? Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. Job Title: Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) Department: Mental Health Housing Status: Full-Time and Part-time shifts are available, non-exempt Reports To: Behavioral Health Site Manager Compensation Starting Pay: $16.50 per hour weekday and $20.80 per hour weekend rate PURPOSE: The Rehabilitative Services Associate will provide engagement, support, and skill building to assist adults with a diagnosis of mental illness live as independently as possible. They will work directly with the QMHP regarding clinical issues. Key responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: Assures that all clients receive clinically sound triage/referral and ongoing consumer services for behavioral health needs Assists in completing functional assessments and provides input into the treatment planning process Monitors the activities of individuals, then reports and documents changes in behavior and/or changes in symptoms Coordinates the transportation needs of the residents and provides transportation when needed Accountable for supervised residences’ being clean and free of safety hazards and reports problems using the chain of command Delivers high-quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the individual Responds to crisis situations by providing direction, recommendations, and crisis intervention Maintains accurate, concise, current clinical documentation. This includes but is not limited to all phone conversations, requests from the individual, changes in the clinical conditions and all consultations with team members Utilizes a holistic approach to determine teaching methods appropriate to the individual Provides psychoeducation to clients and families regarding their illness, medications, and/or treatment plan to supplement information provided by health care professionals Daily face-to-face contact with individuals to provide active-listening, support, and encouragement Support and assist individuals with employment and education Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED Degree/Field and Experience Required: A High School Diploma / GED equivalency Degree/Field Preferred: N/A Licenses/Certifications Required: NA Licenses/Certifications Preferred: NA Additional: Must be at least 21 years of age SKILLS REQUIRED Trauma-informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments. Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required. Access to a reliable automobile: Required. Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required. Must possess a valid driver's license: Required. Drug Free Workplace: Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.

Responsibilities

Provide engagement, support, and skill-building to help adults with mental illness live independently. Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, providing psychoeducation, and maintaining clinical documentation.