Program Specialist

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury; Lake Katrine (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Raffle prizes

Flexible scheduling

Increased pay rates

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury in the Mid-Hudson Valley campus is seeking a Program Specialist to support resident-neighbors in understanding, engaging, and progressing through our programs. You will help motivate memory, scheduling, social interaction, and self-advocacy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized plans.

This full-time position offers a vibrant environment, growth opportunities, and a pathway to meaningful impact on

Qualifications

• Energetic, even-tempered, and good communicator with the ability to speak plainly and project personal warmth.
• Enjoy helping others help themselves and have personal interests and hobbies outside of work.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism, think independently, keep promises, and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist resident-neighbors to understand, engage, and progress through the program by motivating, prompting, and training skills such as memory compensation, schedule-keeping, way finding, emotional self-regulation, social interaction, and self-advocacy
• Motivate and encourage resident-neighbors to participate in activities and programs
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with resident-neighbors, family members, and staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Empathy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AA degree or health care experience

Job description

Program Specialist

Full-time

$18.50-$19.50/HR

***Walk in Wed. interviews 10am-3pm and be hired on the spot

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Program Specialist to join our team at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury. As a Program Specialist, you will play a vital role in assisting our resident-neighbors to understand, engage, and progress through our programs. We offer a unique work environment that is vibrant, uplifting, and full of hope. Our 39-acre campus in Mid-Hudson Valley features shops, a library, music studio, post office, cafe, clubhouse, lounge, art studio, hair salon, gym, and a park with a walking/jogging path.

Responsibilities

• Assist resident-neighbors to understand, engage, and progress through the program by motivating, prompting, and training skills such as memory compensation, schedule-keeping, way finding, emotional self-regulation, social interaction, and self-advocacy


• Motivate and encourage resident-neighbors to participate in activities and programs


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with resident-neighbors, family members, and staff


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Requirements

• AA degree or experience in a health care environment preferred; HS diploma/GED required


• Energetic, even-tempered, and good communicator with the ability to speak plainly and project personal warmth


• Enjoy helping others help themselves and have personal interests and hobbies outside of work


• Ability to accept constructive criticism, think independently, keep promises, and adhere to policies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available


• Competitive salaries


• 401K with employer contribution


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Daily Pay


• Raffle prizes given weekly/monthly/annually


• Flexible scheduling


• Increased pay rates


• Referral bonuses

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity that makes a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role as a Program Specialist.