Cognitive Skills Specialist - Cincinnati RRP

Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana • Cincinnati, OH

2d

About The Position

The Cognitive Skills Specialist is responsible for providing treatment to residents through assessments and group facilitation and maintaining appropriate documentation. The specialist will utilize the cognitive behavioral model during all interactions with residents. This position is with Volunteers of America (VOA), an organization operating across Ohio and Indiana.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in human and/or social services or behavioral sciences.
• Education and verifiable work experience with at-risk populations, such as homeless people, veterans, people with behavioral health needs, people with drug or alcohol addiction, employment-related populations, youth, or residential populations.
• Ability to engage or intervene with residents experiencing crisis.
• Obtain CPR and first aid certification within 60 days of position start and maintain the certifications.
• If assigned to transport program participants or perform another activity that requires driving: a valid driver’s license, proof of individual automobile insurance, and a driving record compliant with Volunteers of America requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to residents through assessments.
• Facilitate groups for residents.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Use the cognitive behavioral model during all interactions with residents.
• Engage with or intervene with residents experiencing crisis.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 403(b) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree