Rehab Evaluator Entry (Work Therapy) (WAE)
Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation treatment habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions jail-based evaluations supervised group home and residential programs forensic evaluation care custody and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individual to join ELMHS as a part of the Work Therapy Program in the Rehabilitation Department as a Rehab Evaluator-Entry! In this role you will assess clients educational needs develop individualized learning plans and provide both group and one-on-one instruction in areas such as literacy adult basic education computer skills and GED preparation. You will play an important part in helping clients build academic life and workplace skills while tracking their progress and collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support positive outcomes. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about adult education rehabilitation and empowering individuals to achieve their personal and educational goals.An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers.
Learning Actively:The ability to pursue learning seek feedback and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
Using Data:The ability to collect analyze and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up sharing ideas and acknowledging mistakes.
Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes products services or organizational culture.- Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree plus one year of experience in rehabilitation services social services human resources education therapy services or nursing; OR
A bachelors degree in a rehabilitation field a social sciences field social work education nursing health and human services or speech therapy; OR
A masters degree.- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:
- Evaluate client information by reviewing clinical and medical assessments social history progress notes and administering an initial interview with any client who is referred to the varied patient academic education programs.
- Administer and interpret Schonells Reading Checklist the TABE the TONI and the Wide Range Achievement Test.
- Design and implement instructional group and/or 1-to-1 programs such as: Computer Literacy Training Literacy Tutoring Adult Basic Education Tutoring and Computer Lab-based pre-GED and ABE Group Tutoring. Additional subjects covered may include: how to complete a job application filling out an income tax form how to use a calculator how to use reference tools how to obtain outside community-based resources for educational or work-related needs. Basic math language arts science social studies and adult-level reading skills training will also be offered to patients who have not succeeded in obtaining their basic education.
- Create and maintain individual records for patients enrolled in both group and one-to-one instruction in order to reflect the patients progress within the program.
- Perform all ELMHS-required documentation of each patient enrolled in the patient academic education programs including: evaluations progress notes treatment plans the clients attendance participation acquisition of skill and mastery of concept following instruction.
- Prepare and maintain a Patient Referral database which reports all patients referred for patient academic program services.
- May recommend changes or innovations to the assigned clients Treatment Team which enhance the rehabilitative environment for the clients.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: WAE (a part-time appointment; not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period)
Division: Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson LAHow To Apply:No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
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