Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist in Fayette, Westmoreland Counties

Are you interested in working for a company that values a positive team spirit, diversity, growth, and serving others with respect?

Are you an effective communicator, problem-solver, with an ability to work independently?

If you're motivated to make a difference in the lives of our clients, then please join our team at Community Skills Program® – a Division of Success Rehabilitation, Inc.

We are looking for a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist to work with adults with brain injuries or other neurological challenges.

The cognitive rehabilitation therapist works with the client on the attainment/re-attainment of cognitive skills in the client's home and community utilizing and strengthening attention and concentration; processing and understanding information; memory; communication; planning and organizing; reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making and judgment; controlling impulses - to achieve functional changes by:

• Reinforcing, strengthening, or establishing previously learned patterns of behavior
• Establishing new patterns of cognitive activity or mechanisms to compensate for impairments
• Interventions that help the client be as independent as possible in their home and community

The therapist will always ensure the client’s safety while in the community and help facilitate appropriate community involvement and interaction.

Reports to: Director of Community Skills Program®

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in standardized assessments/evaluations to determine individual strengths, weaknesses, learning strategies, and potential.
• Based on these assessments, develop, and implement individualized treatment programs to address identified needs.
• Conduct individual cognitive rehabilitation sessions in the clients’ homes and community per Individual Service Plan and Individualized Program Description (IPD).
• Develop specific, measurable home-and community-based goals to improve cognitive skills that promote client independence.
• Communicate with other members of the individual’s treatment team.
• Complete all required documentation such as assessments, daily progress notes, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and checklists per established due dates.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or other human services field, or other area of concentration with required experience
• CBIS preferred or CBIS eligible
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with TBI or intellectual disabilities
• Proficient knowledge and experience with information technology
• Strong analytic, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must have reliable transportation

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License

Job Type: Part-time

Success Rehabilitation, Inc., is a drug-free workplace.

Success values diversity and is also an equal opportunity employer!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greensburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person