Rehabilitation Evaluator
Pineville, LA - USA
Job Summary
- About this Job
The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical behavioral and psychiatric support needs.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Evaluatorto join our dynamic team. We are seeking out an individual that can be responsible in assessment and evaluation for placement of our clients in work environment settings conducive to their abilities interests. levels of achievement and goals.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Core Competencies:
Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Making Accurate Judgments:: The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively identify connections across sources and form logical well-supported conclusions.
outcomes.Preferred Competencies:
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards integrity and honesty regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Driving Results:The ability to set and pursue goals maintain focus amid competing demands and deliver results.
Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize address and resolve disagreements constructively while preserving relationships and promoting mutual understanding.
- Minimum Qualifications
- One year of experience in rehabilitation evaluation plus one of the following:
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:
- Independently assess and evaluate works for placement in settings conducive to their abilities interests levels of achievement and goals.
- Write Profile of Support (POS) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) for all working individuals in caseload.
- Locate jobs that match the wants and skills level of individuals we are serving to ensure individuals have the knowledge and skills to choose where they work.
- Process information and consult with other professionals at their individual team meeting for valid information to ensure assessments are valid and functional.
- Attend POS and ISP meetings of all working individuals in caseload.
- Observe and document on individuals in caseload at their work site at least once a month.
- Write objectives strategy sheets and follow progress of individuals in caseload.
- Assist in giving out checks and coupons on paydays.
- Distribute and pick-up weekly timesheets for individuals.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act Section 14C as well as Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Employment Services
Appointment Type:This position may be filled by Probation Promotion Demotion Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty.
Schedule:Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday
Compensation: $20.06 hourly - $36.14 hourly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Application maybe rejected if incompleteContact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jimmie Bernard
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191 Pineville LA 71360
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.