Cognitive Performance Specialist - H2F (Ft. Drum, NY) EVERGREEN

About The Position The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) shall assist and advise on the training, developing, and coaching of Soldiers to use the cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies necessary to perform optimally in training and operations. This is an on-site position that will be required to work in Ft. Drum, NY. A thorough government background check will be administered. U.S. Citizenship required. About The Program Optimizing Soldier readiness and performance within the Army’s new Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The H2F System is the Army’s primary investment in Soldier readiness and lethality, optimal physical and non-physical performance, reduced injury rates, improved rehabilitation after injury, and increased overall effectiveness of the Total Army. The system empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being in order to optimize individual performance, while preventing injury and disease. Primary focus is to optimize individual and unit physical readiness and ability to perform warrior tasks and battle drills required for the BDE’s mission. Physical readiness is defined as availability for deployment and task specific performance. Develop comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the Brigade (BDE) and Battalion (BN) training calendars. Success is determined by the ability of the BDE to perform its combat mission. Salary Range $65,000 - $68,000. Salaries and hourly pay rates are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. What Makes Geneva Unique At Geneva, we invest in your growth, your transition, and your long-term success—not just the role. $2,500 sign on bonus $500 for continuing education and certifications $1,000 employee referral bonus for referring a friend Relocation assistance Military veterans without the required years of experience; requirement may be waived. Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits & Total Rewards Geneva offers a competitive, mission-driven total rewards package, with several benefits fully or partially paid by the employer, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance $2,500 annual employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match on up to 10% of employee contributions Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer paid) Employer-paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to employees Nonprofit employment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Time Off & Well-Being 4 weeks of accrued paid time off annually 11 paid federal holidays Growth & Development Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and career growth Qualifications One of the following qualified Options regarding Education, Certification, and Experience must be met. Option I Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred, from an accredited college or university Licensure as a psychologist with proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the APA 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years Option II Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred, from an accredited college or university Preferred Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology CC-AASP or Certified Mental Performance Consultant CMPC 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years Option III Master's degree, Doctoral preferred, in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university Obtain the CMPC certification within 2 years of start date 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years Other Qualifications Minimum 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Service Members 20 in the accompanying, respective settings At least one year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred Previous Military service is desired, but not required Be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting physical demands of training in all types of weather with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to train, educate, coach, and mentor Will be required to undergo a Tier 1 government background investigation / check. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance regarding Common Access Card (CAC) issuance Responsibilities Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and BDE PD in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Program implementation, assessment, improvement, and monitoring guidelines to ensure consistency and effectiveness of mental readiness services Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing approved cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams Participate in capabilities briefs as needed to unit and team leadership within the BDE (or equivalent) in order for the leadership to better understand CPS’ capabilities Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials System, using evidence-based, current state-of-the-science literature, to train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers in s