Cognitive Rehab Specialist
Bancroft - Toms River, NJ
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Develops cognitive remediation programs and provides direct, consultative, and supportive cognitive remediationtreatment and services to persons served and staff members to enhance the individual potential for learning and tomeet the specific rehabilitation needs of persons served.1. Develops and implements group cognitive remediation programs for individual persons served under thesupervision of a licensed professional or designated supervisor, in collaboration with the Trans-disciplinary team(IDT), and in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidelines defined by the Society for CognitiveRehabilitation, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health InsurancePortability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedures.2. Provides direct and consultative treatment services in cognitive remediation to persons served:o Effectively utilizes available information regarding therapy and treatment for each person served. Providesassistance in the development of cognitive remediation and treatment-specific goals and objectives;o Assists program management in the design of functional strategies and the need for adaptive equipment thatenhances learning and creates an environment best suited to individual profile and needs. Plans andconducts individual and group sessions to provide direct treatment, therapy, and/or special rehabilitationskills to persons served in day treatment and residential settings;o Prompts and/or assists each person in the achievement of goals while actively encouraging theindependence and competency of each person within his/her ability limit;o Plans and schedules frequency and duration of sessions in accordance with individual needs;o Provides suggestions regarding the utilization of techniques and/or materials to support and enhancecognitive abilities; identifies barriers that may impede individual progress, and recommends environmentalaccommodations to support functioning and facilitate the carryover of treatment goals;o Demonstrates and instructs persons served and staff in the proper use of functional and adaptive equipment,devices and cognitive remediation techniques;o Utilizes a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, accountable, and conforms to federal, stateand other applicable policies and procedures; develops and maintains progress reports, session notes,treatment summary reports, etc., as required by the IPP;o Provides training on a variety of topics and specific to cognitive remediation to persons served and staffmembers regarding the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans, etc.Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field required. Prior experience working withneurologically-impaired individuals preferred. Must meet the certification criteria as defined by the Society forCognitive Rehabilitation and receive ACBIS certification within 1 year of hire.Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace.We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world.One world. For everyone.We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators.Bring your authentic self to our team.Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in itshiring and employment practices,so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Created: 2024-09-07