Academic Staff
Regular
Rehabilitation Specialist
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, several scientific research cores, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
This position will work within the Community TIES, Community Outreach Wisconsin operational area. Community TIES is a Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW) behavioral support program serving children and families, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities who live in the community. This position will provide behavioral consultations to children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and will use therapeutic techniques to assure client's continued participation in community life. This position may also provide consultations and training statewide on a limited basis.
Community Outreach Wisconsin is part of the Waisman Center's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The mission of the UCEDD is to support the full inclusion and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities and their families through: development of personnel qualified to provide services in the health, education and social service systems; provision of ser‐vices, technical assistance and the dissemination of information; and the contribution of new knowledge about the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities, the impact of disabilities on individuals and families, and the efficacy of assessment, intervention and support methods.
- Create and present trainings for community members and caregivers related to individuals with disabilities
- Assists in providing rehabilitation counselor instruction to students and interns
- Assesses patients, determines appropriate treatment, and creates specialized treatment plans to develop coping skills, modify behavior, and increase independence
- Updates patient records with treatment plans and progress, and reports noticeable changes in client behavior to personnel in accordance with departmental and agency guidelines
- Represents rehabilitation service programs among community agencies to raise awareness of services and coordinate patient treatment across specialties
- Contributes to core functions of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), including activities of training/teaching, conducting research, disseminating evidence and best practices, and demonstrating model services.
Waisman Center
$53,514 minimum; Salary is negotiable and will be based on education, experience and skills. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts and retirement benefits
- Three years of experience in providing support to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings. Undergraduate or graduate student work experience will be considered.
- Experience in developing and writing behavioral support plans. Undergraduate or graduate student work experience will be considered.
- Skills in individual counseling and small group counseling techniques. This entails the skills to build rapport, work in a variety of situations (1:1 and small group), facilitate or de-escalate a situation if needed in both settings, and use pro-active techniques effectively with the individuals supported.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including basic computer competency.
- Skills in offering training and facilitating a team process.
- Well versed in applying and advocating "best practice" strategies and philosophy related to Community Inclusion for persons with IDD.
- Experience in offering direct training to Community Support Team on positive behavioral supports.
- Experience in supporting mental health needs of persons with IDD including managing crisis situations.
- Knowledge of funding resources including the Children's Long-Term Support Waiver (CLTS), Family Care and Include, Respect, I Self-Direct (IRIS).
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
Additional Information:
- A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
- The successful applicant will be required to complete HIPAA training and receive certification upon hire and annually thereafter.
Please
- A current resume or CV highlighting your experience, training, and/or credentials relevant to the position.
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position, summarizing your relevant experience, and explaining how your background aligns with the requirements of the role.
Please note, there will only be one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field. Applications submitted without both documents may still be considered, but both a cover letter and resume are required to guarantee consideration.
Professional references will be requested of all final candidates.
For questions regarding this position or posting, please contact Meg Beally, Administrative Specialist, at [email protected] or (608)263-5671.
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