Day Rehabilitation Specialist I at Community Alliance in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

Day Rehabilitation Specialist l

Community Alliance has been a pioneer and leader in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery in Nebraska. We believe in the potential of recovery for all individuals with a mental illness. Our mission is more than a saying -it is why we exist and who we are. We are committed to helping individuals with mental illness achieve their unique potential and to live, work, learn and contribute in a community of mutual support. If you are looking for more than a job, join the Community Alliance Team!

Duties Include:

Under the direction and supervision of the site supervisor, an individual employed in this position serves as a member of our collaborative Day Rehabilitation team. The responsibilities for this position include:

• Facilitate psycho education groups which promotes skill development and personal recovery.
• Positively assess individual mental health, co-occurring, and functional strengths and needs.
• Develop and implement plans for goal achievement and evaluate short- and long-term progress on a regular and continuous basis in accordance with program policies and standards.
• Actively assist and promote client development and utilization of relapse prevention plan and wellness self-management goals.

• Bachelor's degree in human service or related field, or two years post high school course work in a human services field plus two years relevant experience/training of a professional nature.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in mental health rehabilitation and recovery principles, service delivery, and behavior intervention/management practices on direct service level.
• Basic knowledge of characteristics and needs of persons with a serious mental illness, including persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds including persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, family members, behavioral health professionals, government representatives, and the public at large.
• Demonstrate professional and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record, or ability to arrange for reliable transportation.
• Experience facilitating groups and comfortable giving presentations.
• Experience in working within the behavioral health services field.