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Living Unlimited, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time, dedicated Rehabilitation Specialist to support a caseload of individuals with disabilities in the northern Pennsylvania region. This position is based out of our office in Williamsport, PA. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our dynamic and collaborative team of professionals.
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with a starting annual salary of $43,888. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Certain responsibilities may occasionally require evening, weekend, or holiday hours. During those times, a $2/hour differential will be applied for direct client services.
What you’ll do:
· Build and maintain productive and trusting relationships with each individual who receives services; ensuring that services are provided in a manner that is conducive to growth and skill development.
· Ensure clients’ health, safety, dignity, and individual rights at all times while enhancing the quality of the individuals’ everyday life.
· Assist individuals with job development and job placement.
· Develop and build relationships with employers in the community for job placement and vocational assessment opportunities.
· Provides support to individuals to develop community integration skills such as social interaction, time management, accessing the community and demonstrating appropriate behavior.
· Provide transportation for individuals to local community outings, resources or appointments as needed.
· Evaluate and document client performance on progress notes, monthly summaries, and work assessments.
What we’re looking for –At a minimum, you’ll need:
· Bachelor's Degree in a human service, rehabilitation, and/or social sciences field OR Associate’s Degree in human service, rehabilitation, and/or social sciences fields with one year of experience in the human services field.
· Experience with individuals with traumatic brain injuries preferred.
· A valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle
· Good overall computer skills
· Successful completion of ACRE certification within specified timeframes
· Flexibility with shifts that may include holidays, evenings and/or weekend hours as business needs dictate.
· Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.
· Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients, families, funders and employers.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills
· Excellent listening and observation skills
· Teaching and modeling skills
· Demonstrated success in forming effective working relationships with others
· Ability to problem solve, be self-directed and ask questions!
Benefits Offered to FT Employees:
· Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more
· Generous mileage reimbursement
· Generous paid time off program including almost 4 weeks PTO
· Paid Holidays including a personal holiday per year
· Career development and advancement opportunities
· Salaried employee with same pay rate for training, direct care, travel and administrative work
· Shift differential for client services provided before 8am or after 5pm M-F and on weekends
· Compensatory time policy
Who We Are:
Since 1986, Living Unlimited has assisted individuals with cognitive and/or physical impairments, including those with mental health issues, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and autism to name a few. Through our comprehensive community-based services we provide a holistic approach to support the individual needs of our clients to optimize their ability to function and flourish in their community and employment opportunities through vocational rehabilitation, home and community habilitation, and music therapy services.
The mission of Living Unlimited Inc is to assist individuals of all ages and abilities to maximize integration and independence in their home, community, school and/or workplace by empowering each person to identify strengths and to compensate for challenges. Committed, supportive staff work intensely with each individual as they follow their goals, addressing any obstacles or issues in a team-oriented approach.
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Living Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions for this role are encouraged to apply and contact HR/Hiring Manager to discuss their needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,888.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Williamsport, PA 17701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Williamsport, PA 17701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person