Rehab Specialist

Sevita • Garland, TX

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About The Position

The Rehab Specialist coordinates activities for residents of care and treatment facilities and supports the organization’s mission in a dynamic, varied work environment. 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 behavior and skills in residential, community, and day or vocational settings. The specialist also helps plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate therapeutic programs; prepares communication books, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation; and arranges or provides transportation to planned community activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to push wheelchairs, assist with patient transfers, and stand or walk for most of a shift.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, patience, and empathy when working with patients.
• The posting describes 1 to 2 years of prior experience as a caregiver or CNA as experience, though it does not explicitly state this as a requirement.

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, implementation, and evaluation of social, emotional, recreational, vocational, and related therapeutic programs for individuals served.
• Prepare communication books, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation.
• Arrange transportation for, or transport, individuals served to planned community activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday pay for full-time employees.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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