Rehabilitation Specialist I

PRIDE Industries, one of the nation's largest nonprofit employers of people with disabilities, provides outsourcing solutions that meet the manufacturing and service needs of Fortune 500 companies and government agencies nationwide.

Under general supervision, to provide support services including vocational training and education to clients/employees with moderate to severe physical and behavioral disabilities in community, residential, or worksite settings. Employees in this job class may dispense medication, evaluate general well-being of client/employee, teach living skills and assist in enhancing the overall health and well-being of the client/employee. This job class requires supervisory skills in managing disabled clients/employees, and the ability to oversee daily activities, document and maintain client/employee files, and patiently caring for clients/employees.

* Monitors and teaches disabled clients/employees job tasks and/or educational tasks both in community, residential, or worksite settings. * Provides care and direction for disabled clients/employees. Depending on the needs and abilities of the client/employee, the care and direction may include: personal hygiene, feeding and proper nutrition, meal planning and preparation, dispensing medication and/or taking client/employee to medical appointments, self-help living skills, job application skills, school or work activities, cleaning work/living area, social skills, behavior management, and safety. * Assists clients/employees with arrival and departures; meeting and monitoring public transportation, caretakers, etc. * Provides direction and supervision for work or school related activities. This may include items such as; safety, quality control, and other items related to work or school. * Communicates with family and appropriate parties on information relating to the employee’s health, behavior, and well-being. *Maintains case files to include case notes, incident reports, health and safety risk assessments, and related paperwork on a daily basis. * Plans, and supervises clients/employees on community outings and experiences. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma or G.E.D.; * Experience working with people with disabilities preferred Rehabilitation Specialist I; five or more years of experience working with people with disabilities Rehabilitation Specialist II; * Experience in providing direction and assistance to others, preferably with disabled individuals; * Computer literacy and skills to use business software and the Internet in a variety of applications, including memos, schedules, spreadsheets, and data entry; * Ability to be flexible in changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time; * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintains effective working relationships with other staff and clients; * Human Relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with other staff, employers and clients; * Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills. CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: * Sitting, standing and walking (75-95%) * Bending, reaching, stooping (75-95%) * Lifting up to 30 lbs. (15-25%) * Keyboarding (5-10%) * Viewing computer screens (5-10%)