Therapeutic Educator

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury; Lake Katrine (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with employer contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

Weekly/Daily Pay

Job summary

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury in Lake Katrine, NY is seeking a Therapeutic Educator to promote cognitive, physical, and social skills in a naturalistic setting.

You will teach a curriculum focused on disability education, wellness, and pre-vocational skills, while fostering a safe learning environment and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as education, neuroscience, psychology, sociology.
• Strong interpersonal skills, energy, creativity, organization and professionalism.
• Mastery of English; bilingual skills a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum focusing on disability and wellness education, cognitive and social skills.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment for residents.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Compassion

High energy

Outgoing personality

People skills

Creativity

Organization

Professionalism

English proficiency

Bilingual (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Therapeutic Educator - Join Our Team!

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Therapeutic Educator to join our team at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury in Lake Katrine, New York. As a Therapeutic Educator, you will play a vital role in promoting re-acquisition of cognitive, physical, and social skills in a naturalistic setting.

About the Role:

As a Therapeutic Educator, you will be responsible for:

• Teaching and helping to develop a curriculum focused on disability and wellness education, cognitive and social skills development, pre-vocational skills, lifestyle management, and related areas.
• Creating a safe and supportive learning environment for our residents.
• Collaborating with our interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as education, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, sociology, speech, or theology.
• Compassion, high energy, an outgoing personality with great people skills, creativity, organization, and professionalism.
• Mastery of English. Bi-lingual skills a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation:

• $21.50 - $23 hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available.
• Competitive salaries.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Weekly/Daily Pay.

About Us:

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility, offering specialized care for individuals with Acquired Brain Injury, Neurobehavioral Disorders, Complex Medical Recovery, Ventilator Care, and Ventilator Weaning. Our rural 39-acre campus features shops, a library, music studio, post office, cafe, clubhouse, lounge, art studio, hair salon, gym, and park with walking/jogging path.