REHABILITATION ASSISTANT - 04232024-57228

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY

This is a hybrid position.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school AND experience equivalent to three years of full-time experience in teaching, teaching assistance, training, manufacturing or production control work, or in providing services to handicapped clients.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional college coursework in education, a social or behavioral science, business management, production management, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to:

1. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;

2. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;

3. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;

4. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check;

5. Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry.

Summary

Responsibilities

1. Conducts time studies and wage surveys, create invoices and complete work orders to meet Department of Labor requirements.

1. Interprets and complies with TOSHA, CARF and OSHA requirements.

1. Prioritizes, organizes and develops and /or implements service plans.

1. Performs regular home visits to deliver and teaches adaptive techniques and use of devices.

1. Works with clients to reach goals set forth in the service plan.
2. Works directly with clients and co-workers to establish trust and teamwork.

1. Implements service plans to meet the client's goals.

1. Teaches use of adaptive equipment and techniques to perform activities.

1. Complete all necessary forms and enter them into case management system.

1. Documents client information into the electronic case file.

1. Monitors behavior and progress of clients to ensure safety and the achievement of goals.

1. Makes independent decisions based on various factors to resolve problems.

1. Maintains and tests equipment to insure proper operation.

1. Understands and keeps up to date with new technology, community resources and assistive devices available for people with disabilities.

1. Assembles devices and demonstrates functions in order to teach client proper usage.

1. Teaches clients how to perform specific tasks and explain policies.

1. Handles client complaints and work to resolve the problem.

1. Assesses a clients ability to independently perform a learned skill.

1. Lifts boxes of supplies as needed.

1. Receives referral from teacher/counselor to review for program services needed.

1. Develops and modifies processes to accommodate the client's impairments.

1. Inspects equipment and adaptive devices to ensure working properly.

1. Utilizes computer to enter data and other software as needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
2. Enters data in the Edison system.

1. Schedules events and training to ensure client goals are met.

1. Uses various forms of communication to update and coordinate with others.
2. Regularly review goals and prioritizes as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Communicates and coordinates with others outside the organization to market and promote programs.

Competencies

1. Clerical
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. Basic Mathematics
4. Production and Processing

1. Active Learning
2. Active Listening
3. Complex Problem Solving
4. Critical Thinking
5. Instructing
6. Judgment and Decision Making
7. Learning Strategies
8. Management of Material Resources
9. Monitoring
10. Operation and Control
11. Operation Monitoring
12. Reading Comprehension
13. Service Orientation
14. Speaking
15. Time management
16. Troubleshooting
17. Writing

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Information Ordering
4. Oral Comprehension
5. Oral Expression
6. Problem Sensitivity
7. Time Sharing
8. Visualization
9. Written Comprehension
10. Written Expression

Tools & Equipment

1. Air Compressors
2. Forklift
3. Pneumatic Tools
4. Pallet Jack
5. Heat Sealers
6. Shrink Wrappers
7. Skid Binders
8. Hand Tools
9. Office Equipment
10. Personal Computer
11. Multi-function Printer
12. Various Adaptive Equipment