Rehabilitation Assistant

Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) services are designed for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.

Shift: Saturday & Sunday 8am to 4pm

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients.

Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a residential counselor assistant as you work with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Assist in ensuring medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Assisting with meal preparation and providing support to clients to help them with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Working as a part of a collaborative service team to support each client's implement individual service plans.

As you spend time with your clients, you will find yourself developing a rapport with your clients where you become part of their trusted support system. You will see their wins as your wins as they work their way through the program and cheer them on as they progress in their recovery.

** All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained to provide all services and should expect supportive and ever-present mentorship from senior staff members as they perform the requested duties.

The pay rate for this position is $18.50.

What we need from you:

• Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• The willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required. Your first 90 days will provide foundational training to better work with the clients, including MANDT and medication management.
• Must have availability to weekends, including holidays depending upon need of the program.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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