Rehabilitation Specialist

We’re excited to announce we’re adding to our rehabilitation team! The ideal candidate, a Rehabilitation Specialist, will have a passion for making a difference in the lives of adults with mental health disabilities. Our engaging work environment includes a brand-new state of the art “Clubhouse” that offers a variety of community-based work and independent settings. We offer a robust insurance benefits package as well as competitive salaries with growth potential.

Gateway is a Rehabilitation Program and Global Training Center designed to assist those with daily functions in an interactive, “work ordered day”. Gateway is a non-profit and has been well established in the Greenville community for over 40 years serving more than 1,500 members in integrating back into the community.

Your contributions will include:

• Plans, supervises and coordinates assigned unit activities and daily routines for members, identifying meaningful responsibilities to maintain stability and smooth operations.
• Assists with the daily management of the member transitional employment program, unique to the Clubhouse Model including training members in all aspects of transitional employment placements with various businesses; transport members to and from assignments; counsels and supports members on the job and at the Clubhouse related to work; etc.
• Provide a variety of case management services, developing and maintaining relationships with members (clients) to promote their rehabilitation and provide effective outreach services.
• Orients members to the Clubhouse philosophy, unit structure and the availability of transitional employment and housing opportunities by helping to coordinate the orientation function for new members.
• Provides daily living skills’ support and ensures that the various personal and community living needs of each member is met (e.g., grocery planning, meal preparation, budgeting, etc.).
• Ensures members receive community support services and government benefits as appropriate, assisting with accessing appropriate community programs.
• Unit responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, leading unit meetings, and employment meetings; monitoring finances and providing assistance to members with various tasks as necessary.
• Supports members with independent living needs in the community.

Your background includes:

• Passion and enthusiasm that aligns with Gateway’s mission and vision, engaging harmoniously with coworkers and members.
• Solid experience with SC Medicaid requirements for Behavioral Health Services.
• A bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Engaging experience to guide and train members on entry level jobs in the community.
• An engaging team member who understands the importance of following a specific methodology.
• Professionally grows by attending training in the Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Experienced in working with adults who have mental health disabilities.
• Available to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess a valid SC driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.
• Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel); also, database experience preferred.

Learn more about Gateway by visiting our website www.gateway-sc.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $41,000