Cognitive Performance Specialist

Description of Work

• Train, develop and coach Soldiers to use cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies necessary to perform optimally in training and operations.
• Complete specific tasks in the PWS at the BDE, BN and Company levels.
• Perform services IAW the AASP, CMPC, or ABSP as a CPS through the AASP Scope of Practice.

Applicant Requirements

• Aid and advise the Mental Readiness PD/Occupational Therapist (Tier 2) and BDE PD in developing and maintaining practice guidelines relating to Soldier resilience, mental readiness, cognitive exercise, and sport psychology.
• Coordinate, execute, and manage approved cognitive performance optimization training programs within the framework of the unit’s (BDE, BN or Company) training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture.
• Participate in capabilities briefs as needed to BDE, BN and company (or equivalent) leadership.
• Develop training and instructional materials based on evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature to train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers in specific skills and strategies in support of cognitive performance optimization and maintenance.
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities for Government approved courses, training, and classes as applicable.
• Train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers on goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
• Discuss the optimal time (individualized) to use various cognitive skills and strategies – preparation, execution, recovery – to facilitate performance and recovery optimization for Soldiers.
• Train, educate, coach, and mentor leaders on supporting Soldiers as they apply goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
• Participate in periodic meetings with the Mental Readiness PD/Occupational Therapist (Tier 2), BDE PD and unit (BDE, BN or Company) leadership and inform on H2F System cognitive training programs and provide recommendations/feedback on Soldier/unit progression as required.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the H2F Performance Team as requested and/or required. Collaborate with the H2F Performance Team staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered.
• Meet with behavioral health officers and chaplains who have identified Soldiers who would benefit from performance optimization.
• Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure H2F Performance Team stays current with the cognitive performance evidence-based research. Support research and special studies conducted by the Mental Readiness PD/Occupational Therapist (Tier 2) and BDE PD.
• Collect and report data in support of cognitive performance optimization programs to the Mental Readiness PD/Occupational Therapist (Tier 2) and/or BDE PD.
• Participate in training program performance improvement per guiding instructions provided by the Mental Readiness PD/Occupational Therapist (Tier 2) to ensure cognitive performance optimization training programs are aligned with industry standards. Provide input to reports outlining variances and recommendations for improvement to the Mental Readiness PD/Occupational Therapist (Tier 2).
• Document work performed, utilization, recommendations, and all other information in the designated H2F System reporting database.
• Attend required training IAW organizational guidance.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the H2F Performance Team.

Additional Information

Salary: TBD

Job Type: Full Time