Asst. Professor - Rehabilitation jobs in Santa Maria, CA

FCNI is a community focused non-profit based in San Luis Obispo, CA. We work in partnership with San Luis Obispo County agencies and other community-based organizations to provide hope, stability, support , and empowerment to those in need. Our mission could not be accomplished without the dedication, passion, and commitment of our incredible team. Our employees our truly our most valuable asset. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and our collective achievements as well.

We are currently looking to add a new member to our dynamic team for Rehabilitation Specialist. The Rehabilitation Specialist is a highly skilled children's "behavioral specialist", mental health services position which is used in the agency's TBS, Wraparound Services Therapeutic Foster Care & Transitional Housing programs. Rehabilitation Specialists play a very important role in the treatment process for children/youth experiencing emotional or mental difficulties. Staff receive substantial training, support & clinical supervision.

COMPENSATION

• Starting hourly rate: $21.00
• Full Time, Non-Exempt classification per FLSA 
• Spanish Bilingual differential - 10% increase on the employee's hourly base rate of pay
• Mileage reimbursement $0.67 cents per mile

• Eligible to enroll into benefits on the 1st of the month following employee's first day of employment. These are all high quality and comprehensive plans.
  • FCNI will cover 75% of employee's premium and 60% of employee's dependent’s premium on the primary plan offered-Aetna PPO Health Benefit, Vision and Dental PPO.
  • HSA & AFLAC plans available 
• Humana Life Insurance - $25,000 death benefit at no charge to the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Aetna Resources and Support at no charge to the employee which includes resources and support in:
  • Emotional well-being support
  • Legal services
  • Daily life assistance
  • Financial services, etc.
• 403(b) plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary pre-tax toward their retirement with a monthly employer match. Eligibility provisions apply.
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 days of PTO accrued annually (increases after 3 years of service)

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Preferred degrees include: psychology, social services, social work, counseling, human/child development, education or a related field of study with experience in assisting persons in independent living skills in a human services oriented public/private organization; or
• • An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in human services (psychology, social services, social work, counseling, education, human/child development) or
  • A related field of study, and 2 years of experience in assisting persons in independent living skills in a human services oriented public/private organization.
• Knowledge of social work practices, case work methods, theories of behavior and behavior management, theories of human development and psychology.
• Be of good character and reputation, professional, communicate effectively, and able to follow agency policy & procedures
• Be flexible in schedule availability, which can include split shift, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must be available to work onsite at FCNI offices and/or client locations 

• Provide counseling designed to minimize impulsive behavior & assist clients to engage in positive activities
• Provide interventions which redirect behaviors & prevent inappropriate behavioral responses, including cognitive behavioral interventions
• Provide interventions which improve client social functioning, daily living and essential life skills;  this may include preparing youth for independent living
• Transfer skills to caregivers to improve their ability to manage client behaviors & promote stability
• Provide transportation, supervision of family visits and supervise approved activities with clients
• Participate in treatment team meetings, child & family teams and agency specific case staffing
• Prepare required written documentation, including case notes, incident reports, & agency forms
• Participate in agency training, unit/staff meetings, activities, & events