Activities Specialist- Residential Neurorehabilitation in Malvern, Pennsylvania at ReMed, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner

Activities Specialist – Adult Neurorehabilitation

Location: Malvern, PA

Company: ReMed, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a dynamic organization that provides exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injuries.

For over 35 years, Collage Rehabilitation Partners has partnered with patients, families, and funders across the country to move lives forward. Known by our trusted names across the country—Learning Services, ReMed, Tree of Life, Collage Home & Community Rehabilitation Partners, and Collage Nursing & Homecare Partners—we are one unified company on a single mission: delivering specialized, expert neurorehabilitation from inpatient facilities to home-based care. Same exceptional care, same dedicated teams—fully connected.

Step into a career and join a team whose mission is to move lives forward every day!!

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, highly organized, and dedicated Activities Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive recreational program featuring both group and individual activities within the residential setting and the broader community.

You will work closely with our clients, overseeing their individual recreational plans from initial assessment through monthly progress monitoring and discharge planning. If you are passionate about helping individuals build fulfilling routines, develop life skills, and enjoy active community living, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Client Support & Care:

Provide direct support (ranging from minimum to maximum assistance) to help clients succeed in daily living tasks, recreational activities, and educational or vocational goals outlined in their treatment plans.Support clients with residential and hygiene routines, meal planning and preparation, apartment upkeep, money management, transportation training, and pedestrian safety.Assist with physical, visual, and physical therapy exercises as prescribed.Demonstrate proficiency in essential direct care tasks, including medication administration, transfers, medical procedures, transportation, and job coaching.Support clients effectively during challenging situations, such as refusal of activities or medications.

Recreational & Leisure Programming:

Implement leisure and recreational principles to foster social skill development, sober leisure lifestyles, special events, individual/group activities, and overnight trips.Collaborate closely with the Recreation Therapist to understand, monitor, and refine strategies and leisure activities tailored to each client's individual plan.Coordinate with direct care staff to ensure all individual recreation plans are properly scheduled and staffed.

Monitoring, Documentation & Communication:

Perform initial recreational assessments, track monthly progress, and prepare discharge plans.Identify changes in clients’ behavioral, medical, emotional, cognitive, or physical condition, immediately alerting appropriate care team members.Communicate critical information clearly to team members and actively participate in team rounds.Review all operational updates, client strategies, staff communications, and meeting minutes prior to starting each shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Must have the ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of the time spent working in this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.Retirement & Security: 401(k) plan and short/long-term disability options.Professional Growth: Tuition Assistance programs, continuing education support. Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus program.

Collage Rehabilitation Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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