Mental Health and Brain Injury Technician $20/HR Part-Time.

Community Neuro Rehab of Iowa•Coralville, IA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brain Injury Specialist supports and motivates program participants in our residential brain injury rehabilitation facility as they address cognitive, physical, medical, behavioral and psycho-social rehabilitation programming goals (our employees do not provide personal cares). Employees support program participants as they work to develop behavioral compensatory strategies to assisting in coping with manifestations of the brain injury to include struggles with mental health. This engagement supports program participants in developing the skillset to return to lives of personal meaning where they live, learn, work and recreate in their chosen communities. We are seeking professionally-minded individuals who are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with our expanding company. Extensive training is provided and includes national certification in brain injury services. Ideal candidates will have experience in the human services, brain injury, or mental health field or currently seeking a degree in these fields. The part-time position does require every other weekend rotation. Positions are available at our Coralville locations for: AM (7AM - 3 PM) -PM (2pm - 10pm). All positions require every other weekend rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Able to pass state and federal background checks.
Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field preferred (Currently enrolled students are encouraged to apply).
Experience working with individuals with brain injury, mental illness or other disability preferred.
Reliably commute or planning to relocate to Coralville, IA 52241 before starting work (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Support and motivate program participants in a residential brain injury rehabilitation facility.
Assist participants in addressing cognitive, physical, medical, behavioral, and psycho-social rehabilitation programming goals.
Support participants in developing behavioral compensatory strategies to cope with manifestations of brain injury, including mental health struggles.
Help participants develop the skillset to return to lives of personal meaning where they live, learn, work, and recreate in their chosen communities.