Brain Injury Specialist
Brain Injury Specialist - 120000II
Job Behavioral/Mental Health Professional
Primary Location United States-IA-IACedar Rapids Other Locations United States-IA-IADes Moines, United States-IA-IAIowa City
Organization Redwood
Founded in 1979, REM Iowa offers residential living options and continued support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. REM Iowa also provides a growing array of rehabilitation services and community-based supports to assist individuals with brain injury. Through a range of individualized services, REM Iowa strives to help individuals of all abilities live life to the fullest in the communities they call home.
REM Iowa is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join REM Iowa and The MENTOR Network, you'll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.
Description Every person needs the support of others but we look for very special people to support individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and other complex needs. As a Brain Injury Specialist with REM Iowa you'll be one of those special people.
REM Iowa is seeking a Brain Injury Specialist to join our team as we continue to grow are brain injury program and services. For REM Iowa and The MENTOR Network, a Brain Injury Specialist is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.
Position Summary:
The Brain Injury Specialist will provide brain injury clinical support, consultation and training; support regional and cross-regional pre-admission coordination as needed; and provide education, training and post-admission consultation to programs serving individuals with brain injuries in both home and residential settings. This position will be located in the Des Moines area or in East/Central Iowa. The position will require routine travel throughout the designated region.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides clinical support to individuals with brain injury when requested, insuring staff supporting these individuals have resources to develop high quality services.
- Provides clinical support and consultations to regional staff for individuals being considered for placement through preadmission screenings and on-site visits.
- Designs, develops and revises programs for individuals with brain injuries.
- Develops training resources for regional staff enabling technical skill building in all areas related to quality service delivery to individuals with brain injuries.
- Established and builds networking resources through assigned contacts and meetings.
- Develops relationships with Brain Injury Regional Contacts routinely soliciting feedback on needs as well as opportunities.
- Promotes brain injury services through communication with individuals, families, funding sources, and community members about services available through our organization.
- Conducts and/or provides support for training and curriculum development related to brain injury, addressing needs identified by regional offices or management.
- Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Qualifications Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, Master's preferred
- Three to five years experience related to brain injury services and programming
- Experience working with individuals with brain injuries and high need unwanted behaviors, preferred
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist in good standing with AACBIS or have the ability to qualify for AACBIS certification
- Certified Brain Injury Trainer a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of positive proactive behavior intervention principles, program development and monitoring techniques
- Experience in the areas of employee training, public speaking and facilitation of adult learners
- Skilled in written and oral communication
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company standards
- Reliable transportation for on the job use, valid car registration and auto insurance
- Successful clearance of required background checks
- Ability to travel
Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.
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