Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist - Montgomery Delaware and Chester County Contract
Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist - Montgomery Delaware and Chester County Contract
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Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist with our Adult Services Community Adult Autism Participation Program!
This is an Independent Contractor 1099 position.
Devereuxs Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides personal growth opportunities for adults ages 21 and over with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities autism spectrum disorder emotional and/or behavioral differences and brain injuries.
The goal of CAAPP is to provide instruction and support across work community and home environments that will facilitate participants in becoming a more independent productive socially connected member of his or her local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumers potential.
CAAPP is seeking Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist (CRT) who have a bachelors or masters degree in an allied health field (communication disorders counseling education psychology physical therapy occupational therapy recreation therapy social work or special education). Our CRTs serve participants residing in Montgomery County Chester County and Delaware counties.
Location: 655 Sugartown Road Building 500 Malvern PA 19355
As an Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist at Devereux: You will work with others who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
We offer:
flexibility with schedules
mission driven environment
As a CRT for CAAPP you will:
Provide communitybased support and skill development to young adults diagnosed with autism who are transitioning out of educational programs
Provide support to participants in the areas of communication social skills selfcare work readiness vocational training and community based supportive employment
Use evidencebased instructional strategies to help participants achieve goals across home community and work settings
Complete progress notes and data collection for each participant.
Work with the Integration Specialist and Behavior Support Specialist if applicable to identify areas of strength and need.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
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Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degreein communication disorders counseling education psychology physical therapy occupational therapy recreation therapy social work or special education)
Experience:
- Autism Experience: 1 year (required)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Behavior Technician: 1 year (preferred)
- Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)
- Job Coach: 1 year (preferred)
- Autism Specialist: 1 year (preferred)
Devereux has a zerotolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Employment Type
Contract
