ABA TECHNICIAN

COUNTY OF LAPEER • Lapeer Township, MI

13h • $18 - $26

About The Position

This position performs a variety of direct service functions for persons served who are enrolled in Autism program services, including services for adults and children. This position reports to: Autism Clinical Supervisor Essential Functions Carries out daily program plans as prescribed through the individual plan of service and the Behavioral Treatment Plan. Assists persons served with the administration of medication as prescribed. Assists with the preparation of daily programming, organizing and assembling materials, and proper cleanup and storage of materials. Participates in person centered planning-related meetings as requested. Documents the progress of persons served through the completion of clinical service notes. Completes other agency documentation and training as required. Effectively and professionally communicates with families, persons served, and coworkers. Lapeer County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence. An employee with this or any position is expected to support the employment environment. Other Functions Participates in training and continuing education opportunities as assigned. Other duties as assigned by the Autism Clinical Supervisor. This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Flexible Schedule
• Possession of a valid Michigan’s driver’s license.
• Ability to utilize office and computer equipment.
• Ability to physically assist persons served regarding personal care needs.
• Ability to assist persons served in repositioning and transfer activities.
• Ability to access departmental files and to enter and retrieve information from the computer system(s).
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers experience working with adults and children with Autism.
• Lived experience with behavioral health issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out daily program plans as prescribed through the individual plan of service and the Behavioral Treatment Plan.
• Assists persons served with the administration of medication as prescribed.
• Assists with the preparation of daily programming, organizing and assembling materials, and proper cleanup and storage of materials.
• Participates in person centered planning-related meetings as requested.
• Documents the progress of persons served through the completion of clinical service notes.
• Completes other agency documentation and training as required.
• Effectively and professionally communicates with families, persons served, and coworkers.
• Participates in training and continuing education opportunities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Autism Clinical Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED