Rehabilitation Instructor 1-2
*This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.
The position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency wide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time, temporary WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
Working Safely: The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
Thinking Creatively: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
The incumbent in this position will plan, organize, direct, and teach ELMHS clients in the Work Therapy Program on various trade shop functions. In addition, the incumbent will educate clients on specific instructions directly related to trade shop functions, as well as conduct classroom and hands-on training.
This position is in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a Rehab Instructor 1 or Rehab Instructor 2 depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
Please list all work experience.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Salary is negotiable based on experience.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
(225) 634-0680
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Requirements
Three years of experience in rehabilitation services, social services, human resources, education, therapy services, or nursing; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Qualifications
Function of Work:
Provides vocational conditioning to prepare disabled individuals to engage in vocational activities and community living.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close supervision from a Rehabilitation Instructor Supervisor or Facility Manager. Functional supervision from a Rehabilitation Instructor 2.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by state agencies with rehabilitation counseling functions.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Rehabilitation Instructor 2 by the close supervision received and by the lack of independent responsibilities.
Differs from Rehabilitation Aide in that this is professional entry-level employment.
Differs from Rehabilitation Evaluators by responsibility for vocational conditioning rather than vocational assessment.
UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION
Provides instruction, day programming, and behavior modification services to persons with disabilities to facilitate self-sufficiency. Disabling conditions include, but are not limited to, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular and neurological diseases, chronic psychiatric diagnosis, mentally retarded/learning disabled, deaf, and blind.
Utilizes skills and techniques which address learning ability and receptiveness of different age groups--adolescent to adult.
Simulates work environment utilizing behavior management techniques and promotes positive worker traits.
Formulates individual training programs for each client with supervisory review based on counselor recommendation and/or evaluator assessment.
Participates in staffings with other rehabilitation professionals, social workers, educators, the client, and the client's family members to provide feedback relative to client's behavior and performance.
Observes, records, and completes written reports of client's progress on a regular basis with supervisory review.
Ensures client's safety by demonstration in the use of machinery and equipment and constant client observation.
Provides basic skills training and simulated work activities in one of the following areas: Industrial Arts, Business, or Home Economics/Independent living.
Maintains equipment, supplies, and material inventory with supervisory review.
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