Rehabilitation Specialist +$500 Sign on Bonus!

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

AnnouncementPRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Job DescriptionPRIDE Industries Job Description Job: Rehabilitation SpecialistJob Code: 188-PR-Rehabilitation SpecHR Title Group: Rehabilitation ServicesSalary Grade: N13FLSA Status: Non-ExemptApproval Date: October 2019SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Rehabilitation Specialist provides support services including vocational training and education to individuals with moderate to severe physical and behavioral disabilities in community or worksite settings. Employees in this job class may, evaluate general well-being of individuals with disabilities, teach living skills and assist in enhancing the overall health and well-being of the individual. This job class requires supervisory skills in managing individuals with disabilities, and the ability to oversee daily activities, document and maintain individual files, and patiently caring for individuals with disabilities. TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. *Monitors and teaches individuals with disabilities job tasks and/or educational tasks both in community and worksite settings. 2. *Provides care and direction for individuals with disabilities. Depending on the needs and abilities of the individual, the care and direction may include personal hygiene, feeding and proper nutrition, meal planning and preparation, self-help living skills, job application skills, school or work activities, cleaning work/living area, social skills, behavior management, and safety. 3. *Assists individuals with arrival and departures; meeting and monitoring public transportation, caretakers, etc. 4. *Provides direction and supervision for work or school related activities. This may include items such as; safety, quality control, and other items related to work or school. 5. *Communicates with appropriate parties on information relating to the employee's health, behavior, and well-being. 6. *Maintains case files to include case notes, incident reports, health and safety risk assessments, and related paperwork on a daily basis. 7. *Plans, and supervises individuals with disabilities on community outings and experiences. 8. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. * DenotesEssential Job Function MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: --- Entry level to five years of experience. --- Experience working with people with disabilities preferred; --- Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests; --- Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English; --- Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter data/retrieve data; --- Human relations skills to build effective working relationships; --- Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GEDCERTIFICATES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:CPR/First AidValid Driver's License PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for an extended period with or without assistance. --- Maneuvering in and around worksite --- Lifting to 30 pounds --- Viewing computer screen --- Utilizing keyboard WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a business office with limited privacy and exposure to background noise. Employees will work with clients/employees with behavioral challenges. Work may be performed outdoors for group outings and to accommodate transportation needs of clients/employees. Local travel is required. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time. How to ApplyIf you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at.PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more! PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

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