Rehab Specialist

Sevita • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Rehab Specialist coordinates activities for residents of care and treatment facilities and supports the organization’s mission. The role assesses residents’ needs and designs and implements rehabilitation programs. It provides skill training, cognitive remediation, job coaching, and behavior management in accordance with treatment plans, while reinforcing appropriate behaviors and skills in residential, community, and day or vocational settings.

The position also assists with planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating social, emotional, recreational, vocational, and related therapeutic programs. The Rehab Specialist prepares communication books, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation, and arranges or provides transportation for individuals served to planned community activities. The posting lists a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma with three years of rehabilitation experience; or an associate degree, technical certification, or licensure with one year of related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with no experience required.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and insurance.
• Effective problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and acute attention to detail.
• Reliable and responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• Commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities.
• Assess resident needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Perform skill training, cognitive remediation, job coaching, and behavior management objectives in accordance with treatment plans.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior and skills in residential, community, and day or vocational settings using direct feedback, role-playing, modeling, and behavior modification techniques.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating social, emotional, recreational, vocational, and related therapeutic programs.
• Prepare communication books, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation.
• Arrange for or transport individuals served to planned community activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance plan options
• Vision insurance plan options
• Dental insurance plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED