Rehabilitation Counselor(s)
United Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS, Inc.
DUTIES: Working under the direction of a Supervisor, will collaborate with an integrated multi-disciplinary clinical team to develop and implement individualized comprehensive treatment plans providing for individual counseling, group therapy, nutrition, medical, recreational, and social programming. Implement behavior intervention plans identified through functional behavior assessments and implement Behavior Support Plans tailored to specific therapeutic needs based on individualized annual plans, goals, and objectives. Provide training, advocacy, and treatment to individuals served; manage schedules to obtain therapeutic recreation, living skills, and community integration services. Develop Individual Learning Plans to set skill acquisition goals for individuals with disabilities and monitor progress while mitigating maladaptive behaviors. Teach daily living skills including medication administration, exercise and nutrition training, community integration, human rights advocacy, and social and life-skills training. Maintain client records and monitor individual progress, adjusting rehabilitation or treatment plans as necessary; document residents' goals and communicate progress to program staff. Advocate for and support individuals in the home and community settings. Facilitate fire safety training and assist with safe evacuation of individuals who cannot do so independently. May be assigned to multiple residential facility locations within New York City, New York. REQUIREMENTS: Employer requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or a closely related human services field. WORKSITE: 40 Rector Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10006 SALARY: From $58,011 to $78,291 per year TO APPLY: Email resume to Ben Steeves, Human Resources Coordinator, Constructive Partnerships Unlimited, (email removed). Please include reference H6. (EOE).
Reference: 3205721880