Description
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
As part of the Telecare family, Garfield Neurobehavioral Center is a 56-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) providing medical, nursing and rehabilitative services to individuals who have a neurobehavioral illness as well as a mental illness. Garfield primarily serves adults between the ages of 18-64.
Shifts Available :
- Full Time; Monday - Friday 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm
Expected starting wage range is $22.80
We pay differentials!! Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift
Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Rehabilitation Activity Leader plans and facilitates direct and indirect rehabilitation services for both individuals and groups.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholdersProvides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of careEstablishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illnessLeads / co leads therapeutic activity groupsAttends shift report and assists in providing unit supervision as neededMaintains the inventory and orders equipment and supplies for activity programs, as directedMaintains order and cleanliness of the Activity RoomsPromotes and assists members served in developing self-help skillsCompletes incident reports and forwards to Administrator in compliance with established policies and proceduresNotifies appropriate agencies of any known or observed incidents of abuse as required by lawReviews and implements members served service plansActively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings, as directedDemonstrates knowledge of Pro-Act principles and uses Pro-Act concepts to manage aggressive behaviorObserves, records and reports members served social and psychiatric behaviorMust assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis / crisis prevention trainingDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and / or changed at the discretion of management.
Position requires transporting Members in program vehicle (acceptable driving record)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required :
One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health settingHigh School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent and California Driver's License (Class 'C') and insurabilityMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employmentAll opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.Preferred :
AA Degree in a related fieldExperience working with adults with serious mental illness and / or adults with developmental disabilitiesSKILLS
Excellent communication skillsKnowledge of psychiatric treatment modalitiesAbility to read, write and speak EnglishPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive and be exposed to uneven walking ground.
EOE AA M / F / V / Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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