Lakeview Health Services Inc.·Ithaca, New York
The Rehab Coach collaborates with individuals with mental illnesses to teach independent living skills and support their personal goals in a residential setting. Responsibilities include developing person-centered service plans, facilitating daily activities, and documenting resident progress.
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Title: Rehab Coach
Job Requisition No: 1813
Program: West End Heights Ithaca, NY
Salary pay range is min. $17.52 to a max. $22.82 per hr. based on education & experience (evening & overnight hours may qualify for a shift differential)
Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.
Collaborates, coaches, and aids individuals with mental illnesses in a residential (community residence, apartment, SRO, enriched crisis, and transitional housing) setting. Primarily responsible for teaching/ supporting the skills necessary for optimal success living independently. Based upon individual needs
and preferences, utilizes recovery-focused, strengths based, person-centered practices to assist individuals in gaining (regaining) skills lost as a result of mental illness. Individual will strive to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff, and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as respecting individuals’ boundaries and differences.
Assist residents in developing and maintaining a structured daily schedule according to individualized goals and preferences using trauma informed practices.
Utilize motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to provide individual support, training, and assistance in working towards achieving one’s personal goals.
Encourage and participate in social, recreational, educational, and cultural activities.
Provide resident transportation via Agency vehicle as needed.
Assist in general program housekeeping to include provision of hands-on assistance to teach the skills needed to maintain personal living spaces.
Develop person-centered service plans for the individuals on your caseload.
Assist residents in monitoring progress on stated goals and provide updates regularly.
Document interactions with residents as it relates to their service plan goals.
Experience, Education, & Physical Qualifications
High School Diploma with two (2) years of relevant experience or an associate degree in human services or related field or bachelor’s degree (preferred). Valid NYS Driver’s License (as driving is an essential function of the position). May be required to lift (minimum of 35 lbs.), push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Any external candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at www.lakeviewhs.org [http://www.lakeviewhs.org].
Lakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma with two years of relevant experience, or an associate/bachelor's degree in a human services field. A valid NYS Driver's License is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 35 lbs.
Market context
Rehab coach positions in New York often draw steady interest because they combine direct support work with clear documentation and mobility requirements. This role is competitive for candidates who can show relevant experience, a human services degree, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and the ability to handle physical tasks like lifting up to 35 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the listed duties before applying.
