Rehabilitation Instructor 1-2

Posting number: ELMHS9.8.26RI1-2

Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Job classification: REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Rehabilitation Services

Summary

Division: Within the Rehabilitation Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to come and join ELMHS as a Rehabilitation Instructor!

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others. Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value. Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance. Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

Examples of duties

Three years of experience in rehabilitation services, social services, human resources, education, therapy services, or nursing; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Independently plans, organizes and directs the teaching of Painting within the Rehabilitation Department
• Teaches clients referred to and enrolled in his/her area of the work therapy program.
• Directs patients in developing specific skills of the instructed trade as well as incorporating other basic aspects needed to enhance their individual needs.
• Evaluates individual patient progress and activity through daily contact and participation with them in activities and performance of work.
• Formulate and implement evaluation and training programs to satisfy the needs of each client.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Permanent, or Detail

Career Progression: This position participates in a CPG and can be filled as a Rehabilitation Instructor 1 or a Rehabilitation Instructor 2 based on experience.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.