Rehabilitation Technician

Job TitleRehabilitation TechnicianDutiesDuties may include but are not limited to:Utilizes rehabilitation strategies and supports the Veteran through their personal growth.Clarifies alternatives for positive independence in the rehabilitation process of the Veteran.Follows policy and procedures guidelines; assuming temporary control of situations; securing the Veteran and their environment.Exercises initiative to resolve problems and deviations in work assignments in accordance with instructions, policy, training.Secures Veteran confidence and cooperation during appointments/interactions by active listening and answering relevant questions.Responds to various emergencies in first responder role: fire; weather; external threat; medical; disruption staff and/or Veteran.Provides education sessions in an insightful and cooperative manner consistent with clinical treatment directives.- Interacts with interdisciplinary treatment teams on treatment plan development, implementation and progress review.Provides accurate and pertinent information during interdisciplinary treatment team planning meetings.- Exercises sound judgment to help identify Veteran treatment goals.Directs and supports the Veteran in an effort to achieve treatment goals.Accompanies Veterans to assigned programs/classes as needed.Performs continuous safety/security/cleanliness rounding of Veteran living and community areas of Domiciliary to ensure safe environment for Veteran care.Documents all relevant Veteran communications/actions via CPRS/5506 with regard to progress toward treatment goals and well-being observations.Performs intake/admissions/orientation functions for newly arrived Veterans to the Domiciliary.Supports medical personnel through specimen collections, breathalyzer, and securing of unattended medication.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts 24/7 coverage (Tour to be determined upon selection to fit the needs of the service)Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Rehabilitation Technician- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized/ PD549-01229-A and PD549-0748-ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized