COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST - $5k Sign on bonus included!

Lakeview Specialty Hosp • Town of Newark, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide assistance and treatment to program participants at the facility. To help ensure active participation in the rehabilitation program. To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. To provide education, assistance, supervision, safety, and behavior management for the program participant population.

Requirements

• Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of the sequela of brain injury and other neurological disorders.
• Knowledge of physical, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and/or communication disabilities.
• First Aid course, Standard Precautions, CPR certified required.
• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent may include completion of certified nursing assistant course with certificate.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Degree in the area of Social Services.
• Certified as CNA if CNA.
• Preferred at least one year of experience working within a residential based or behavioral program.

Responsibilities

• Functions at all times as a therapeutic agent by demonstrating teaching, reinforcing, anticipating, interacting, and noticing program participant behavior.
• Tends to the program participant immediate needs for safety and performs all aspects of participant care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provides treatment in accordance with unit and facility policies through active participation with residents during activities, ADL's, school, work, meals, groups, etc., in a way that fosters independent functioning on the part of the resident.
• Displays age-appropriate interaction skills. Actively and professionally participates in exchange of information. Interacts with family members and others in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates consistent and reliable documentation on Education forms in accordance with Individual Service Plan (ISP) and prescribed treatment interventions.
• Documents changes and/or unusual behaviors/situations. Completes other unit paperwork (behavior plans, checklists etc.) as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsibility in scheduling, coverage, and provision of clinical services to meet the needs of the residents and families.
• Participates activity in all assigned training programs to meet state and company requirements. Adheres to the administrative, clinical, and human resource policies of Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab. Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees