A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.
Join Our Team! Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Paid Time Off
RHD YALE
is a licensed community residential rehabilitation program serving eligible young adults between the ages of 18-22 requiring behavioral health support. Residents may also have a forensic history. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Workers (PRW) will work under the direction of the Psych Rehab Specialist to assist participants in choosing, acquiring, and maintaining the skills they need to successfully transition using skills-based and strength-based techniques. PRWs will collaborate with program therapists, the Psych Rehab Facilitator, and residents to assist with the implementation of the Psych Rehab Plan of care to increase client skill levels through group facilitation and individualized psych rehab activities.
Pay Rate:
$20/hour for Bachelor's-level candidates Full-time, benefits-eligible position with paid time off What You'll Do Promote principles of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation with program residents and staff. Provide skill-building services including, but not limited to, assisting in recovery management, identifying personal strengths/assets, developing a strength-based recovery plan and goals, and creating strategies to meet goals. Utilize motivational interviewing to effectively identify the member's strengths, needs, motivations, triggers, and goals in managing life circumstances. Participate in outings with residents to practice rehabilitative skills. Facilitate daily group and individual psych rehab activities for program residents as directed by PRS. Document daily activities in the electronic health record. Complete all other assigned tasks as designated by program leadership. What We're Looking For Job Qualifications Valid driver's License Pre-employment physical, and
TB Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED minimum; bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of six months of direct care experience with clients with mental health, substance abuse, or forensic issues. Why Join RHD? Competitive hourly pay Full-time benefits eligibility Generous paid time off Mission-driven work that makes a real community impact Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth
About Company:
RHD and Resources for Human Development Western PA are part of Apis Services, Inc. Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate's provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
