Job Summary:Utilizing a family-centered approach, provides empirically-based intervention activities to clients with developmental disabilities, ages 14 months and older, in the client home and/or other natural settings, to facilitate inclusion into the least restrictive environment. Essential Job Expectations:
- Expected to check work email account minimum twice per day (morning and evening).
- Maintain updated availability with a minimum 30 days notice to implement changes.
- Render 100% of sessions on Code Metro daily.
- Submit scheduling tickets within 1 business day of triggering events in 100% of opportunities.
- Notify case supervisors of any cancellations and makeups within the same business day of triggering event.
- Expected to make up 85% of missed sessions per GOALS Time Off Policy.
- Expected to understand and implement client behavior intervention plan independently after feedback and modeling by case supervisor(s). Understands and practices treatment integrity. Intervention plans will be individualized per client.
- Records data with 100% accuracy in all opportunities.
- Records ABC behavior data with 100% accuracy in all opportunities.
- Records session documentation in 100% of sessions.
- Discusses clinical observations and session patterns with case supervisor(s) when present.
- Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services.
- Responsible for meeting 5% supervision requirements per BACB standards.
- Assist with training new behavior technicians via session overlaps, as directed by the Training department.
- Assists with creating session materials at minimum one hour per month.
- Communicates professionally and respectfully with the treatment team and client stakeholders.
- Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.
- Attends monthly meetings with a direct supervisor to work on values and update personal goals
- Adheres to GOALS for Autism, Inc. company policies.
- Completes a minimum of 3 monthly development check-ins with GOALS staff.
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: early childhood education, nursing, psychology or related field; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- The equivalent of two years of college coursework at an accredited college or university, with a concentration in early childhood education, nursing, social work, psychology or related field experience.
Minimum Experience:
- One year of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician
Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses and Training):
- Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis ( ABA ), Early Start Denver Model ( ESDM ), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children ( TEACCH ), Picture Exchange Communication System ( PECS ), and Pivotal Response Training ( PRT ).
- Mandatory completion of the below trainings, to be completed within the one year of acceptance of position:
- Leading from Anywhere
- Closed-loop Communication
- Email Etiquette (Relias)
- Communication with Families and Professional Boundaries (Relias)
- Writing Effective Emails and Instant Messages (Relias)
- Navigating the Ethics Related to Billing (Relias)
- The Reality of Being a First-time Manager (Relias)
- Facing Challenges as a First-time Manager (Relias)
- Aligning Goals and Priorities to Manage Time (Relias)
- Make the Time You Need: Get Organized (Relias)
- Being an Effective Team Member (Relias)
- Taking Stock of Your Work/Life Balance (Relias)
- Basic Communication and Conflict Management Skills (Relias)
- Trust Building through Effective Communication (Relias)
- Using Active Listening in Workplace Situations (Relias)
- Assessing Your Own Leadership Performance (Relias)
- Cultural Competence in ABA (Relias)
- Your Role in Workplace Diversity (Relias)
- Proficient in the field of early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
- Able to work in multiple program service areas.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
- Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.
- Able to obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice.
- Able to obtain a CPR certificate.
- Able to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required).
- Not currently under a performance development plan
Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 7.5-hour Workday):
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers (50%).
- Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
- Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car to and from home visits and meetings (20%).
- Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer (15%).
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits (10%).
**Internal Candidates would be compensated $2 more per hour on top of the established rate.