Rehabilitation Specialist

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

We at JFCS are consistent advocates for work-life balance and the camaraderie found among our teams is the kind that builds long-lasting bonds. Our workplace culture of kindness and tolerance is unmatched, with leaders who attach high regard to your professional growth and eagerly uphold JFCS’s long-standing tradition of promoting from within.

Our supervisors want to prepare you for the next level, offering frequent opportunities for one-on-one mentoring and professional guidance. More specified career instruction, such as clinical supervision and internship opportunities, are also readily available.

Rehabilitation Specialist:

The Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to members receiving Adult SMI services, including a focus on gaining competitive employment, engaging in psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and/or achieving educational goals.

This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of employment or active engagement as an integral part of recovery.

Duties include:

• Intensely manages a flexible caseload, including a mix of approximately 2/3 employment-related rehabilitation and approximately 1/3 psychosocial rehabilitation; the caseload size is determined based on a dynamic review of both the clinical need and resources available.
• Provides and tracks detailed information on all employment related engagement and caseload.
• Utilizes psychiatric rehabilitation best practices including evidence based employment practices to assess participant’s needs emphasizing a philosophy for appropriate individuals to reach their desired outcome.
• Educates and assists participants in identifying the resources needed to obtain and maintain employment including groups and workshops.
• Provides limited coaching until services for job coaching can be obtained by an employment provider agency.
• Utilizes available tools to screen and assess participants for employment and psychosocial rehabilitation opportunities, e.g. Meaningful Community Activity Worksheet (MCAW), readiness assessment, vocational profile, etc.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in identifying participants for the employment and psychosocial caseloads.
• Guides, educates and trains Case Manager team members on how to make referrals and coordinate services for routine psychosocial rehabilitation activities. Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff as needed.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager on oversight and technical support to ensure EA-1013 employment fields are updated and accurate.
• Will inquire about the client’s health and wellness needs and assist in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties to ensure the clients whole health is addressed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in behavioral-health field preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered
• Two (2) years’ work experience in behavioral health, preferably providing vocational and/or rehabilitation services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
• Understanding and application of best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation, particularly around employment.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions
• Sound judgment and time management skills

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Employee Referral Bonuses with a potential total of $1,500 for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
• Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
• We offer FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship.
• Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
• We offer tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, & dental. Plan choices include PPO, HAS, FSA. Optional STD, LTD, AD&D Life Insurance, as well as Pet Insurance.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location