Purpose: The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PRS) provides person-centered psychosocial rehabilitation services and supportive interventions to adults diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) who are transitioning from homelessness, hospitalization, crisis services, or higher levels of care. Services are provided at a 24/7 residential site under the supervision of the House Manager. This position focuses on site support to individuals in developing skillset to maintain ADLs, strengthen coping skills, promote recovery, and improve life/social skills in an individual and group setting; with an emphasis on skills related to independent living.
This role emphasizes client centered interventions rather than custodial supervision or task-monitoring alone. Accountabilities: Ensure that all clients seen are treated with dignity and respect, and experience effective yet minimally restrictive interventions. Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, ethical conduct at all times Help others succeed by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness Uphold and ensure all activities and conduct are compliant with internal policies, as well as all relevant laws and regulations.
Model the values and the mission of the organization at all times Assist with maintaining structure, safety, cleanliness, and organization within the residential environment Support residents with meal preparation, household responsibilities, development of healthy routines, following house procedures including safety checks, resident sign in/out procedures and program expectations ·Assist in managing conflict, crisis response and de-escalation interventions as needed Build recovery-oriented relationships with residents through consistent engagement and person-centered communication Facilitate or co-facilitate structured psychosocial rehabilitation groups and activities that support wellness, recovery, coping skills, communication, and independent living Observe, prompt, and document resident self-administering of medications in accordance with agency policy and medication observation policies Complete accurate, timely, appropriate documentation in accordance with agency standards and medical necessity expectations Interact positively with other staff and members of the agency and team, including participating in team meetings, supervisions, training, and quality improvement initiatives Assist in providing structured and constructive activities that support the client’s treatment Assist clients with developing, practicing, and strengthening daily living, social, and coping skills with an emphasis on skills related to being successful in independent living
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