Rehabilitation Specialist

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating Mental Health services; working with children, young adults and families to implement treatment techniques to resolve issues identified in the treatment plan. + Provides therapeutic skill building services to children, young adults, and families as measured by supervision, direct observation and/or functional behavior assessments using a team and community-based approach. + Submits timely documentation as related to the caseload for the program, maximizing billing according to caseload notes.+ Continually assesses client progress and modifies treatment/services via completion.+ Accurately documents all work with the client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and audit results.+ Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation, and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and or therapeutic practice with clients.+ Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients, psychiatrists, families; works effectively within programmatic teams and the community at large.+ Advocating and/or ensuring accompaniment for clients (court, medical, mediation, medication, and with employers on program visits) with the goal to ensure satisfactory placement of children and young adults in a safe, permanent, and stable home setting.+ Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing and other governing bodies stakeholders; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in in-service programs.+ Can be assigned to multiple programs cases among more than one program based on needs+ Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency (including media).+ Incorporates Agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.+ Maintains a professional relationship with clients, staff, and other outside stakeholders at all times.+ Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.+ Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years’ experience, or Associates degree plus six (6) years’ experience, working in a behavioral mental health/social services setting.+ Prior experience with community-based clinic/wraparound provider preferred.+ Availability of a personal car with appropriate insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business if needed; adhering to federal motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children. + Effective oral/written communication skills; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English preferred+ Ability to pass and utilize the Pro Act physical restraint system+ Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software, and skill in maintaining detailed, accurate and complete records+ Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency’s safe driver guidelines.+ Ability to maintain First Aid/CPR Certification+ Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends, if needed. + Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among the clients, families and staff.+ A basic understanding of age appropriate behavior for children/adolescents.ID: 2022-1544 External Company Name: FIVE ACRES – THE BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ AID SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY External Company URL: http://5acres.org/ Street: 760 W. Mountain View Street

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