Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the assigned leader, the Rehabilitation Worker, Forensic Mental Health, implements established programs and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of new, comprehensive individual and group rehabilitative programs within clinical streams to meet the specific needs of patients using psychosocial principles and practices that facilitate the patient in a successful reintegration into the community. Operates the Centre’s passenger transportation vehicle to drive patients to designated locations.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Carries out components of established psychosocial rehabilitative programs to address the assessed needs of patients by implementing, actively participating in and evaluating open and closed therapeutic programs. Implements individual program plans and corresponding psychosocial rehabilitation intervention strategies including: a wide variety of group-based rehabilitation and/or vocational rehab programs such as cooking programs for OT ( for maximum ,medium, minimum security patients); determining the destination and taking patients on small or large group staff supported community outings; implementing planned patient activities/programs and/or programs in Fir Hall such as the Retail Training/Canteen program; setting up gym equipment and instructing patients in its use for Recreation Therapy  programs; preparing woodworking supplies and providing direction to patients in the completion of woodwork projects; conducting pre and post safety checks in the woodworking shop and vocational rehab programs.

2.    Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team to provide recommendations and participate in the development of individualized rehabilitative treatment plans for patients by identifying patient strengths, limitations and functional level for program involvement. Works with team members in the regular evaluation of assigned programs with regard to patients’ assessed needs and progress, and under the guidance of an assigned clinical team member, modifies or changes programs as indicated, e.g., recommending suitability for programs and determining when it is safe and appropriate to integrate community rehabilitation resources and opportunities into individual patient treatment programs.

3.    Completes rehabilitation assessments within designated scope of practice and documents patient progress by regularly completing patient progress notes and noting concerns in individual patient’s charts. Works with team members to adjust the treatment plan to reflect the patient’s progress by evaluating on a frequent basis patient progress in relation to Individual Program Plan goals to ensure priority needs are met.  Prepares individual discharge reports to meet department/organization documentation standards at the conclusion of each closed program by summarizing information focusing on patients’ community living skills and independence levels and recommending appropriate community supports where available. Maintains outcome and workload measurement statistics.


4.    Works collaboratively with other Rehabilitation colleagues and Treatment Team members to analyze the needs of target patient populations as a basis for new program development, standards and evaluation strategies by reviewing relevant literature and recommending interventions that will support the achievement of desired treatment outcomes. Participates in the development of  specific program curricula to address the functional level of the target population including researching, obtaining, and creating appropriate educational, testing, and other program materials to meet established program goals and objectives and evaluation processes.

5.    Maintains work area and equipment by ensuring equipment and supplies, such as tools, materials and chemicals used in the program are stored appropriately and accounted for, arranging repairs as required, and assuming the responsibility for the purchase of supplies to support programs as required.

6.    Performs regular security functions to maintain the safety and security of patients, staff, families and the general public at all times and takes immediate action to mitigate risks, as well as reporting all real and potential risk issues. Ensures safety and security of the staff, patients and general public during all planned activities such as Staff Supported Community Outings.

7.    Drives patients to designated locations as scheduled, by operating the Centre’s passenger van/bus with a seating capacity of 11 to 25 passengers, including the driver. Assists clients with embarking and disembarking the vehicle. Conducts inspections of vehicle by checking oil, gas and fluid levels, tire condition and ensuring that lights and signals are functioning; cleans interior and exterior of vehicle after use; and maintains records of distances traveled, gas expenditures and inspections. Recommends vehicle and equipment repairs as required.

8.    Establishes community links and promotes and develops departmental growth by researching and identifying community rehabilitation resources that are available to support the FPH population; and developing and maintaining a current community resources file. Develops and maintains partnerships with the community, clinics and agencies, identifying access barriers to community resources and developing strategies to overcome them; and liaises regularly with community agencies in order to maintain knowledge of current trends impacting the mental health community.

9.    Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required. Participates in orientation of new client/residents, staff and volunteers as needed.

10.    Participates in team meetings, continuing education, conferences, and/or corporate initiatives by methods such as providing input, presenting relevant material, representing Rehabilitation Services on organizational committees and working groups, acting as an advocate for the goals and objectives of the program, and promoting optimal support for clients and the team.

11.    As per established procedure, oversees the collection and receipt of cash for items purchased in the Tuck Shop including maintaining and balancing the Tuck Shop cash float; uses petty cash account or corporate credit card for expenses incurred during planned activities/programs such as shopping trips; performs monthly account reconciliations as per established procedure.

12.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Graduation from a recognized recreational, rehabilitation or related health or human services program plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
•    Valid Food Safe Certificate.
•    Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License.



Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
•    Ability to deal with others effectively
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
•    Ability to organize the work
•    Ability to teach
•    Ability to operate related equipment