Rehabilitative Services Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members.  At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. 

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Paid training
• Health Insurance 
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. 

Job Title: Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA)

Department: Mental Health Housing

Status: Nonexempt (Hourly), Full-Time and Part-Time shifts are available 

Reports To: Behavioral Health Site Manager

Starting Compensation Pay: $16.50/hr weekday pay rate, and $20.80/hr weekend pay rate

PURPOSE: The Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) provides direct supervision, therapeutic programming, and skill development services to adults receiving residential behavioral health treatment. Under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the RSA implements treatment and behavior intervention plans while promoting safety, emotional wellbeing, and positive behavioral change. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: completed under the supervision of a QMHP (additional information can be found in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453) and include the following. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assures that all clients receive clinically sound triage/referral and ongoing consumer services for behavioral health needs
• Assists in completing functional assessments and provides input into the treatment planning process
• Monitors the activities of individuals, then reports and documents changes in behavior and/or changes in symptoms
• Coordinates the transportation needs of the residents and provides transportation when needed
• Accountable for supervised residences’ being clean and free of safety hazards and reports problems using the chain of command
• Delivers high-quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the individual
• Responds to crisis situations by providing direction, recommendations, and crisis intervention
• Maintains accurate, concise, current clinical documentation. This includes but is not limited to all phone conversations, requests from the individual, changes in the clinical conditions and all consultations with team members
• Utilizes a holistic approach to determine teaching methods appropriate to the individual 
• Provides psychoeducation to clients and families regarding their illness, medications, and/or treatment plan to supplement information provided by health care professionals
• Daily face-to-face contact with individuals to provide active-listening, support, and encouragement
• Support and assist individuals with employment and education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate skills in the field of services to adults, the ability to work within agency structure and accept supervision, and the ability to collaborate constructively with residents and other providers. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:  

Degree/Field Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Additional Fields of Knowledge Important for the Role: 

• Behavioral health treatment services 
• Trauma-informed care 
• Residential treatment programming 
• Documentation and recordkeeping

Experience Required:

• Must meet Illinois Administrative Code requirements for a Rehabilitative Services Associate. 
• Previous experience working with behavioral health services, residential treatment, education, or human services is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required: 

• Must qualify as a Rehabilitative Services Associate under Illinois Administrative Code requirements.
• CPR/First Aid

SKILLS REQUIRED:  

Trauma-Informed: Demonstrates a commitment to trauma-informed care principles and applies those principles consistently when supporting youth and collaborating with team members. 

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:  

Access to reliable transportation: Required.

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Proof of continued auto insurance: Required.

Valid driver’s license: Required.

DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.