On Call Rehab Activity Leader - Mental Health

REHABILITATION ACTIVITY LEADER – VILLA FAIRMONT MHRC

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

Telecare Corporation will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

The Rehabilitation Activity Leader provides direct and indirect services to both individuals and groups of clients.

One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting is required. Long‑term care experience preferred. High School graduation or an equivalent and a California Driver's License (Class ‘C’) and insurability are also required. An AA Degree in a related field is preferred. Experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill adults is preferred. Necessary skills include the ability to communicate well and knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities.

The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial. Applicant must be finger‑printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

Shifts Available:

On‑Call | AM |

Shifts:

AM – PM | Days vary as needed

Expected starting wage is $ Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem‑solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
• Leads/co‑leads therapeutic activity groups.
• Attends shift report and assists in providing unit supervision as needed.
• Maintains the inventory and orders equipment and supplies for activity programs, as directed.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the Activity Rooms.
• Drives clients in the facility van on outings.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self‑help skills.
• Completes incident reports and forwards to Executive Administrator in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Notifying appropriate agencies of any known or observed incidents of client abuse.

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements client service plans.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings, as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

• Observes, records and reports client social and psychiatric behavior.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self‑help skills.

• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co‑workers with concern and promotes group morale.

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.

• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a…