Professor - Rehabilitation jobs in Ventura, CA

PathPoint, a leader in providing support services that empower people with disabilities, mental illness and disadvantages to be valued members of our community, is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Specialist to join our Life Skills Center in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.

Please include a cover letter when applying; we want to hear your voice and why you are interested in the position.

If you believe that making a difference is central in life, then you'll want to be a Rehabilitation Specialist! Make a difference in the lives of our clients who have mental illness and build meaningful relationships by walking alongside and assisting them with the skills they need to thrive in their daily lives. As a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will teach social skills, coping skills and independent living skills to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. You will provide client services on a one-on-one basis, lead rehabilitation groups and supervise groups on outings in the community. Other responsibilities include participating in meetings to discuss client progress, cooking lunches and transporting clients to and from the Life Skills Center and on outings. This is a part-time position, 16-24 hours per week. The schedule is Tues-Thurs-Fri from 8am-4:30pm.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness, compassion, and respect
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Flexible schedule
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses

*Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week.

Who We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field
• Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, or two years' experience in human services or recreation therapy
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing procedures is preferred
• Must meet all legal requirements to bill Medi-Cal
• Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $19.00 per hour. The pay range for this position is $19.00-$21.00** an hour.

**Wages subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint supports people in living the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. PathPoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves over 2,000 individuals annually in five counties of Central and Southern California.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.