An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.
AMI, Inc. provides an array of recovery-oriented services to adults, and occasionally older children, with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Our services are based on each individual's strengths and their desire to achieve personal goals. We accomplish our mission by inspiring hope, encouraging self-advocacy, and assisting in the development of natural supports within each person's community.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated PRW to join our team under the supervision of the PRS Program Director. The role involves implementing psychiatric rehabilitation services using an approved rehabilitation model. Responsibilities include structured activities such as role play, modeling, teaching skills, helping participants set and achieve personal goals, and documenting program outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement structured activities to support living, learning, working, and socializing roles Assist participants in identifying goals through strength and needs assessments Teach skills to help individuals achieve personal goals Help individuals identify barriers and develop action plans Maintain data for measuring program outcomes Educational Requirements (One of the Following): Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent + two years work experience in human services, which must include one year of mental health direct care experience Certified Peer Specialist + one additional year paid or volunteer work experience Associate's Degree + one year work experience in mental health direct service Bachelor's Degree Additional Requirements Valid Driver's License and fully insurable Clear drug screening Undergo PA State, Child Welfare, and FBI Clearances Personal experience with recovery related to mental health and/or addiction, with the ability to draw from that experience in a professional setting
Skills & Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to empathize and provide nonjudgmental support Ability to manage multiple tasks, set boundaries, and work flexibly in a dynamic environment Ability to overcome cultural differences and enjoys diversity Demonstrate effective listening, ability to break down problems into smaller components, build on successes, and minimize failures
Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Which of the following Educational Requirements do you meet? 1. Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent + two years work experience in human services, which must include one year of mental health direct care experience 2. Certified Peer Specialist + one additional year paid or volunteer work experience 3. Associate's Degree + one year work experience in mental health direct service 4. Bachelor's Degree This position requires the applicant to have lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse. As a PRW, you will be supporting participants through your lived experience by showing empathy and role modeling. Do you have personal lived experience with mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse recovery that you are comfortable drawing from in order to help others be successful? If so, please share a little about your lived experience. Do you have a valid Driver's License? Are you interested in Part-time or Full-time?
