Rehabilitation Specialist
About this role
Min
USD $40,000.00/Yr.Max
USD $42,640.00/Yr.Position Overview
I. SCOPE OF ROLE:The Rehabilitation Specialist engages people with mental illness to assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their mental health by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence, entitlement, and self determination.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provide case management to assigned caseload.• Develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency consumers.• Assist agency consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow up.• Assist agency consumers with problem solving and crisis intervention.• Accompany agency consumers on medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments, as necessary.• Act as advocate for consumer as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy.• Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills.• Maintenance of a strong working relationship with all therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care.• Documentation of all services in compliance with agency standards• Assist with moves with consumers and staff; also include lifting, packing and cleaning• Work as a member of the social service team in the development of off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration.• Liaison to community-based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations.• Participate in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings• Adhere to on call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action.• Other duties as requested by supervisor
Qualifications
III. REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools • Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibility PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.• Valid driver’s license preferred.• Experience working with people who have a mental illness preferred.• Basic knowledge of human services.• Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred
Company Overview
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].
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2026-18751Company at a glance
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) believes every New Yorker has the right to lead a life of purpose.
Since 1978, S:US has been turning this belief into reality by advocating for people with life circumstances marked by homelessness, intellectual/developmental disability, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma.
Our dedicated workforce of 1,800 provides services and supports to transform the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island.
By delivering high quality services that address the complex circumstances of each individual, we help transform lives, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations of New Yorkers.
Top Benefits
- Health and wellness resources
- Generous PTO
- Professional development
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