Job Detail

POSITION:Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

Provides for the care, supervision, observation in protection of youth.
Participate in group counseling and Treatment Planning sessions.
Helps to implement resident Treatment Plans and directed activities.
Instructs youth in self-maintenance and life skills.
Assist in the development of interpersonal and communication skills of youth
May act as a liaison to youth authorized representatives, community residents, school personnel, Law Enforcement personnel, and others.
May perform Direct Care Worker Duties
Assist in the coordination of staff training in orientation -as needed/requested
Be a back-up in scheduling/staffing issues
Provide impute in the Direct Care Worker evaluations
Physical Plant adherence
Meet regularly regarding minors in their caseloads, including discipline in treatment of residents, progress in evaluation of residents, initiation, or cessation of residency of youth.
Ensure that staff are a hearing to state, County and agency regulations which include but are not limited to regulations specified by the state licensing agency and California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and the STRTP Interim Licensing Standard. Perform all other duties assigned by the Director or Administrator as deemed necessary as to the daily operations of the organization.
Frequently monitor the facilities and ensure that they are clean, orderly and in good repair period
Consult with Community Care Licensing liaisons as well as with various County liaisons to ensure that all formal licensing regulations agency policies are met.

Responsible for reporting to the Director for all matters pertaining to Pennacle Foundation, including but not limited to financial, facility, youth, and management issues.

Enforces current laws and regulations regarding childcare, childcare provider requirements, family law, Child Welfare and Institution Codes, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and the STRTP Interim Licensing Standard regulations, mental health regulations, and Children’s Rights.
Submit a Monthly MH reports as assigned by the HOS
Have the ability to make Administrative decision when needed
Participate as one of the Crisis Team Member.
Ability to write clear concise documents, special incident report and communications
Ensure the client records in the HER system and hard copy binders are up to date.
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervising staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Can met one or more of the following:

• Preferred a MA or MS in a Behavioral Science but will consider a BA or BS degree with experience,
• Have a valid child development teaching permit; or have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, or Alcohol And Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth;
• have previously been employed as a Social Work staff at a group home or short term residential therapeutic program for at least two years;r have relevant experience as determined by the Department to meet any of the above requirements
• Will be cleared through our commercial insurance carrier and will be able to drive Pennacle's vehicles.
• Will also be in good physical condition and as such be able to participate in recreational activities with the youth.
• Will have experience in management and supervision of staff.
• Will have good leadership, writing an oral communication skill.
• Will be available for a 40-hour work week and be available for all shifts.
• Will undergo the same screening in training procedures required by state regulations including but not limited to background reference checks, DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Check Index (CACI) fingerprinting for criminal clearance, First Aid and CPR certification, and a preliminary health screening which includes a tuberculosis (TB) test. Candidate Is also required to sign the Criminal Record Statement and Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Suspected Child Abuse.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: One location