Psychosocial Rehab Specialist

PATH (People Acting To Help)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesOnsite

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:• Competitive pay• Annual increases• Performance and longevity bonuses • Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time• No-cost pension plan• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision • Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Behavioral Health / Intellectual Disability (BH/ID) Specialized Team provides direct care including support, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in collaboration with BH/ID residential staff. Services are provided in the home and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required
2 years of mental health experience working with individuals in mental health and/or co-occurring settings
2 years of experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities
Active Driver's license required

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant

Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills

Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment

Oversee, teach skills and actively assist in the completion of household chores ensuring the home is neat and clean at all times

Assist service participants in developing and practicing skills defined on their individual service plan. This may include accompanying residents to appointments, social activities and/or job opportunities, and other activities of daily living.

Maintain ongoing communication with each service participant’s family/significant others utilizing diplomacy and tact and creating a welcoming environment

Coordinate, facilitate and engage in regular social activities with the service participants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Life at PATH (People Acting To Help)

Our roots can be traced back to 1973 when PATH was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation. This came about from the efforts of a group of dedicated community members, many of whom had family members in need of services, which were scarce to non-existent at the time. They worked tirelessly with a group of caring professionals to form PATH and to secure funding in order to provide much needed services to the citizens of Northeast Philadelphia. This tradition of the involvement of dedicated and compassionate community members continues today through our volunteer Board of Directors who are all residents of Northeast Philadelphia. The Board of Directors, which is largely composed of family members of individuals who participate in our programs, continues to strongly advocate for the needs of the community. Over the years, our community has expanded to include individuals throughout the city of Philadelphia and in surrounding counties through our Specialized Russian services Starting with a staff of 14 in rented office space providing only information and referral services, PATH has significantly expanded its programs as we currently serve over 3,000 individuals annually in our various Behavioral Health Programs, which include both Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment, as well as in our Intellectual Disabilities programs. With over 500 competent and considerate staff members, we are able to provide a wide array of quality services to meet individuals' needs. Our facilities include our main campus at 8220 Castor Avenue, 4 satellite locations, and over 70 homes in the community where we provide residential supports to enable individuals to remain living in the community. We also provide school based services in numerous Philadelphia schools. We have remained true to our mission of helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Competitive pay2. Annual increases3. Performance and longevity bonuses4. Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family5. No-cost pension plan6. Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization7. Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time8. Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision9. Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities10. Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program11. Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment</s>