Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist - Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County! (Contract)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Malvern; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in empowering adults with autism and developmental disabilities. This independent contractor position offers flexibility and a mission-driven environment, allowing you to provide essential community-based support and skill development. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance participants' communication, social skills, and vocational readiness. If you're passionate about making a difference and helping individuals thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Mission-Driven Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an allied health field is required.
• 1 year of autism experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based support to young adults with autism.
• Use evidence-based strategies to help participants achieve goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Social Skills Development

Vocational Training

Evidence-Based Instruction

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communication Disorders

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

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.

Devereux's 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 more independent, productive, and socially connected members of their local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumer’s potential.

CAAPP is seeking Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialists (CRT) who have a bachelor's or master's degree in an allied health field (such as 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 County.

Location: 655 Sugartown Road, Building 500, Malvern PA 19355

As a 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 community-based support and skill development to young adults diagnosed with autism who are transitioning out of educational programs
• Support participants in communication, social skills, self-care, work readiness, vocational training, and community-based supportive employment
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies to help participants achieve goals across home, community, and work settings
• Complete progress notes and data collection for each participant
• Collaborate 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 old
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in 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 maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and has policies to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and cooperate fully with authorities.