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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Rehabilitation Teacher II in Big Spring, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation or designee, assists in performing mid-level rehabilitative planning and instructional work for patients with mental health challenges in a forensic and/or psychiatric setting. Additionally, assists with the development of comprehensive, structured psychoeducation and psychosocial programs. Work involves assisting with identifying clients' strengths, interests and rehabilitative needs and providing necessary instruction outlined in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in teaching self-help or self-care to assist clients in attaining their optimum levels of independent living. Provides services in groups or on an individual basis. Performs assigned duties alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Employees must understand that duties, location of work and shift patterns are subject to change as to best meet the needs of the department, program, or hospital.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Assists in the development of and independently leads activity-based functional psychoeducation, psychosocial programs and special events relevant for client population. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to teach skills necessary for clients' achievement of independent living. Instructs clients in wellness activities to include, but not limited to, exercise, arts and crafts, outdoor sports, coping skills, social skills, medication management, diagnosis education, pre-vocational, and identifying support systems. Selects activities based on patient function, abilities, strengths, and interests. Services are provided individually and in groups.Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams using feedback loops of Person-Centered Recovery Plan meetings and hand-off communication to provide feedback on patient engagement and response to interventions in order to modify or enhance treatment plan goals, objectives and update interventions.Assists Rehab Director or designated supervisor in development of teaching materials, session plans, and methods of implementation to assist in development of patient independent living and other recovery skills.Responsibly prepares supplies, equipment, and materials for https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=588478 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.