The Rehabilitation Activity Leader provides direct and indirect services to adults with mental impairments through therapeutic activity groups and unit supervision. Responsibilities include implementing client service plans, managing aggressive behavior, and transporting clients on outings.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California Driver's License, and one year of direct service experience in a mental health setting. An associate degree and experience with severely mentally ill adults are preferred.
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Job description
Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96 bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. This program serves adults between the ages of 18-65.
Ment of purpose
We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.
Mission statement
Telecare Corporation will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness
Position objective
The Rehabilitation Activity Leader provides direct and indirect services to both individuals and groups of clients.
Shifts Available
On call
Looking for candidates who can work 1 or days per week. Days we need coverage are Tuesday-Saturday
Hours
11:00
AM - 8:00 PM
Expected starting wage is $21.89. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Qualifications
One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting is required.
Long-term care experience preferred.
High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent and California Drivers License (Class ‘C’) and insurability are also required.
An AA Degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill adults is preferred.
Necessary skills include the ability to communicate well and knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities.
The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial.
Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.
Mission, values and beliefs
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.
Quality and quantity of work
Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
Leads/co-leads therapeutic activity groups.
Attends shift report and assists in providing unit supervision as needed.
Maintains the inventory and orders equipment and supplies for activity programs, as directed.
Maintains order and cleanliness of the Activity Rooms.
Drives clients in the facility van on outings.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
Completes incident reports and forwards to Executive Administrator in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Notifying appropriate agencies of any known or observed incidents of client abuse.
Team member participation
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client service plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings, as directed.
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Assessment
Observes, records and reports client social and psychiatric behavior.
Judgment, decision making and initiative
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
Relationships with others
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Quality improvement
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Customer and community relations
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Planning and time utilization
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Coordinate groups and special events as directed.
Attendance and reliability
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Professional development
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.
Physical requirements
See attachment for requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
Supervisor: Director of Rehab, Rehab Therapist, Clinical Director
Position physical requirements
Activity: (Hours per day)
NEVER: 0 hours
Occasionally: up to 3 hours
Frequently
3 - 6 HOURS
Constantly
6 - 8+ HOURS
Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending (neck) X Bending (waist) X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Crawling X Twisting (neck) X Twisting (waist) X Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left--- Is repetitive use of hand required? no Simple Grasping (right hand) X Simple Grasping (left hand) X Power Grasping (right hand) X X Power Grasping (left hand) X X Fine Manipulation (right hand) X Fine Manipulation (left hand) X Pushing & Pulling (right hand) X Pushing and Pulling (left hand) X Reaching (above shoulder level) X Reaching (below shoulder level) X
Lifting carrying
NEVER: 0 hours
Occasionally: up to 3 hours
Frequently
3 - 6 HOURS
Constantly
6 - 8+ HOURS
NEVER: 0 hours
Occasionally: up to 3 hours
Frequently
3 - 6 HOURS
Constantly
6 - 8+ HOURS
0-10 lbs. X X 11-25 lbs. X X 26-50 lbs. X X 51-75 lbs. X X 76-100 X X
100+ lbs.
X X
Other job requirements
YES NO a.
Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?
X Van b.
Working around equipment and machinery?
X Van c.
Walking on uneven ground?
X Only when outdoors d.
Exposure to excessive noise?
X e.
Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?
X Only when outdoors f.
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?
X g.
Working at heights?
X h.
Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?
X Van i.
Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?
X j.
Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.
