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Therapeutic Mentors/Direct Support Professional are those who work directly with people who are recovering from acquired brain injury, with the aim of assisting the individual in their desire to become re-integrated into the greater community.
This position is responsible for carrying out the therapeutic plan established by a Licensed Occupational and Recreational Therapist. The Therapeutic Mentor's work closely with the Local Rehabilitation Center therapy team of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists to insure the resident receives the best evidenced based care possible.
This program is designed to transition survivors who've experienced severe traumatic brain injury towards living their life as independently as possible. Working under the direction of licensed Occupational and Recreational Therapists this experience qualifies those who are looking to move on into therapy fields the needed experience required by many OT, PT, and Speech schools. If you're thinking about a career in therapy, consider the Transitional Community Living home as a place to experience and be a part of therapy in action.
The therapeutic mentor will provide direct and indirect support under the guidance of a prescribed treatment plan which is directed at moving a person with a brain injury from dependence to independence.
The role of Therapeutic Mentor is the foundation for success of the person with a brain injury being able to maximize their independence, autonomy and move on to live out the best quality of life possible.
Currently, we have full-time, part-time and on-call openings for: day and evening shifts, including weekend opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain positive, effective, respectful, and therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
Assist in the development of and comply with the individual support plans developed for each client.
Maintain a clean, safe, professional, and therapeutic environment free from abuse and harassment.
Report and document both routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, event reports, Individual Service Plan (ISP) data sheets, and other necessary records in a concise, understandable and legible manner.
Assist individuals with healthy money management including budgeting.
Transport clients in a safe manner according to policy and procedure.
Maintain open communication and cooperative work effort with Program Manager and other team members to assure quality and continuity of support to individuals served.
Lead therapeutic group activities with clients and other team members.
Become familiar with the Salem-Keizer Transit system, downtown Salem and Keizer areas, and businesses that clients visit frequently.
Assist clients and other members of the team in the development of daily schedules, ISPs, behavioral support plans, and long term independent living plans.
Understand and be familiar with client's short and long term goals.
Be familiar with client's compensatory memory strategies and how to teach clients to use them effectively.
Provide verbal and written reports and/or electronic documentation of the outcomes of supervised activities with clients in a timely manner.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
Demonstrate and model the ability to communicate clearly and calmly with clients in behaviorally challenging situations.
Able to quickly and effectively problem solve clients' needs.
Model positive communication and behavior while working directly with clients.
Participate with clients in community integration activities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Program Director, Program Manager, and other team members as requested and assigned.
Participate in trainings, team meetings and team building experiences as directed by the Program Manager.
Accept and complete other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent.
18 years of age or older.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Successful clearance of local and or state background checks.
Negative pre-employment and active employment drug screenings.
Experience working with people with cognitive processing skills preferred.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English
To apply please send your resume, with references, and a cover letter to employment@isliving.org
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