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STAIRWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Rehabilitation Technician in Erie, Pennsylvania
Rehab Technician - Residential program
- RTFA
- $15.70/hr - $18.79/hr
- Erie, PA, USA
- Full Time
* * * $3,000 Commitment Bonus - External Applicants Only* * *
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Scale 1 - High school diploma or equivalent, demonstrated written and verbal skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills, ability to deal effectively with persons with mental illness, current PA driver's license and access to a vehicle during work hours.
- Scale 2 - Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Or associate's degree in a related field with two years full time (or equivalent) related experience; Or High school diploma (or equivalent) with eighteen months full time experience as a Rehabilitation Technician One (Scale 1) within the agency; Or A high school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of related full time (or equivalent) experience from outside the agency.
- Scale 3 - Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least twelve months experience as a full time Rehabilitation Technician One and/or Rehabilitation Technician Two within the agency; Or An Associated degree with at least three years full time direct care experience within the agency; Or A high school diploma with at least 48 months experience as a Rehabilitation Technician One and/or Rehabilitation Technician Two within the agency; or A Bachelor's degree in a related field with eighteen months of full time (or equivalent) experience from outside the agency; Or Associates degree in a related field with at least thirty months of related experience from outside the agency.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, organizational skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and implement treatment plans for their program participation.
- Act 33/34/31 and FBI Clearances.
- Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is based in the Residential Treatment Facility for Adults and is responsible for assisting the Rehabilitation Coordinator and Therapist in providing the necessary support and information needed to implement each clients' treatment plan. The incumbent also assists clients with daily activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks and providing transportation when needed. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
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