The Whole Child Mental Health & Housing Services·Whittier, California
The Rehabilitation Specialist provides targeted case management and rehabilitative services to help clients and families access community resources and improve independent living. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized treatment plans and provide skill-based interventions for behavior remediation.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Whittier, CA
$22.50-25.20 per hour starting pay.
Job Status: Full time – Non-Exempt
Reports to: Program Director & Clinical Supervisor
Under the direct supervision of the Program director or their designee, the Rehabilitation Specialist provides Targeted Case Management, assisting clients and their families with accessing community resources and supports, and with gaining, restoring, improving, or maintaining daily independent living. This role also may provide rehabilitative services to help clients, parents and family units overcome barriers to implement Outpatient Services that are integrated, individualized, and tailored to the community needs under the oversight of the Program Supervisor. Works with the therapist, Psychiatrist & Parent Partner as a team from the framework of the Core Practice Model providing services that are family-centered, and strengths and needs based.
Meet annual productivity/client care expectation.
At the direction of the supervisor, work hours to meet the needs of the community including evening hours if necessary. Schedule/calendar activities and coordinate with the teams to ensure services are delivered in alignment with the family team meeting agreements
Assist in Outreach and Engagement (O&E)
Once assessment and problem lists are established, assist in providing direct contacts and ensure client’s access to services; assist clients and caretakers in linking to community services. Assess and periodically reassess the need for establishment or continuation of targeted case management services to access medical, educational, social or other services. Provide referral and related activities
Participate in identifying clients’ needs and triggers (within a strengths-based model) to escalation and barriers; and makes recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
Participate in child/family team (CFT) meetings for all assigned families
Provide direct Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) case management interventions as required facilitating the access and linkage to services and resources and incorporating the Core Practice Model (CPM)
Provide Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) providing rehabilitative services to clients, parents and caregivers to help them develop skills and achieve the goals and objectives
Provide medically necessary skill-based intervention for the remediation of behaviors or improvement of symptoms, i.e., implementation of a positive behavioral plan, modeling interventions, developing functional skills in self-regulation or self-care, assist parents in developing positive problem-solving skills, modeling appropriate behavioral interaction
Work closely with personnel as available to facilitate implementation of the child/family treatment plan. Maintain positive communication with all agency staff, clients and visitors and act as a liaison including the use of informal support and natural family helpers
May assist in crisis intervention at the direction of the clinical personnel
Attend weekly individual supervision
Attend weekly team meetings
Attending training as assigned by supervisor to promote professional growth and adhere to County related expectations
Provide interventions at the direction of the supervisor and/or from the team meetings that are school and family-centered and strengths-based. May accompany parents to important meetings (i.e. court proceedings)
Participate in outcome-oriented data collection for Program Evaluation and assist in facilitation of any required outcome measures
Participate in a multi-cultural team approach that is sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the families served
Participate in staff meetings
Support all existing agency policies, principles and mission
Maintain confidentiality in matters of agency operation, personnel, and clients
Complete all charting/paperwork within 48 hours of service delivery and ensure all activity is entered on time (by the end of next workday)
Provide and document 100% of activity in compliance with Federal and State of California Standards for Medi-Cal, Short-Doyle, EPSDT service delivery, ensuring accuracy
Exercise good judgment in performance of all duties and responsibilities, including maintaining good boundaries and professional conduct
Other related duties as assigned and approved by the Supervisor(s)
This description is only intended to identify the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty an employee assigned may be required to perform.
Work is performed in a normal office setting, client's homes and the community.
Noise level is moderate with occasional loud outbursts.
This is a field-based position and requires 50% driving.
Will require a personal motor vehicle to frequently travel between offices, housing appointments, and community events.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, (i.e., calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
Constantly converses with staff and clients
Frequently operates a motor vehicle to travel to school or home site
Frequently needs to position self in order to effectively interact with children of lesser stature
Occasionally needs to transport materials (food, clothing, books, etc.) weighing up to 50 pounds for therapeutic activities
Frequently needs to use motor vehicle for business purposes.
The Whole Child is an equal employment opportunity employer and no candidate for employment will be rejected on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or sex. Candidates with physical impairments will be considered so long as it can be reasonably demonstrated that the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed without hazard to the individual, fellow employees, or clientele.
Candidates should ideally possess a bachelor's degree in social work or psychology and at least 4 years of experience in mental health case management. Required qualifications include strong writing skills, knowledge of community resources, and a valid driver's license with auto insurance.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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