The Residential Rehabilitation Educator position is a great opportunity to gain experience in the mental health field.
In this program, clients with mental illness share a home in the community. Our residential staff supports them to reach their goals by teaching them daily living skills to move them toward independence, assist in management of their psychiatric symptoms, ensure their physical health, and improve their quality of life!
Join our team and play an essential role in enabling adults with mental illness to live as actively and independently as possible!
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills
- Implementing treatment plans that assist with reaching goals or symptom management
- Administering medications
- Transporting to doctor's appointments and social activities
_Note some required trainings are during the day on weekends and a couple of evenings during the week. In addition, there are 2 quarterly meetings a year to attend. _
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits!
- Various opportunities for career advancement
- Commitment to provide quality training to our staff
- Employee recognition awards
- Opportunities to attend in-service trainings and more…
Required Skills
- Patience and an understanding and ability to interact with individuals with disabilities
- Dependability, flexibility, and desire to help others
- Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle required at some sites
- Computer skills needed for entering data in electronic health record system
- Cpr/first aid and MAP certifications highly desirable
Required Experience
- Previous experience working in the mental health field or completed coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services
- High school diploma required, AS or BA/BS in Psychology or related field preferred