What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Specialist position at Sevita?
Rehabilitation/Behavioral Specialist
Are you someone who has a passion for teaching new skills? What about being a mentor to individuals who are learning how to live their everyday lives? Our Behavioral Specialist role is a great way to gain experience in the human services industry while changing the lives of others each and every day.
- Assess resident needs, designs, and implements rehabilitation programs.
- Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities.
- Perform skill training, cognitive remediation, job coaching, and behavior management objectives in accordance with treatment plan.
- Reinforce appropriate behavior and skills in residential, community, and day/vocational settings, utilizing direct feedback, role-playing, modeling, and behavior modification techniques.
- Assist in the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluations of social, emotional, recreational, vocational, and related therapeutic programs for individuals served.
- Prepare communication book, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation.
- Arrange for or transport individuals served to all planned activities in the community.
Qualifications:
- Either High School Diploma with three years of rehab experience, Associate’s Degree/technical certification/licensure with one year of related experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in related field with no experience required
- Valid driver’s license, current registration, and insurance
- Effective problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and acute attention to detail required
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
- A commitment to quality in everything you do
- This position is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day
Why Join Us?
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have a rewarding work environment with awesome co-workers – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets