ABA Therapist/Skills Trainer
About The Position
DESE: Assist individuals with personal care needs and skill training. Work independently in participants’ homes and in the community. Must be able to use own vehicle for transportation of consumers. Assist all individuals with their daily needs and ensure that all activities are reflective of their choices. Take initiative to integrate individual into the community in areas of his/her choice. Assist all individuals in meeting goals identified in all areas of the DESE Support Plan as indicated. Expose individual to new ideas and choices, which assist in their continued growth and development. Is responsible for the safety and well being of all individuals. Is aware of and follows all Individual and Program Specific Safety Plans and approved Positive Behavior Support Plans. Ability to carefully monitor and supervise individuals served. Maintain a courteous professional attitude while conducting business by effectively communicating with all LifeStream personnel, family members, and all community contacts. ABA: Assist all individuals in meeting goals identified in all areas of the authorized treatment plan. Implements positive behavior support plan and behavioral interventions as directed by the LABA. Collects data related to goals and interventions as directed by the LABA. Completes sessions notes to document all services rendered in timely manner.
Requirements
- Maintenance of an acceptable CORI and fingerprinting
- Valid Driver’s license
- Negative drug screen
- Use of personal vehicle for work purposes
- Commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion
- High School Diploma or GED
- Demonstrated history of quality work performance and teamwork in previous positions
Nice To Haves
- Current Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) certification - preferred
- Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT)- preferred
- Three years of experience in the field of Human Services.
- Prior experience working with children.
- Prior experience working with individuals with complex behavioral needs.
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with personal care needs and skill training.
- Work independently in participants’ homes and in the community.
- Use own vehicle for transportation of consumers.
- Assist all individuals with their daily needs and ensure that all activities are reflective of their choices.
- Take initiative to integrate individual into the community in areas of his/her choice.
- Assist all individuals in meeting goals identified in all areas of the DESE Support Plan as indicated.
- Expose individual to new ideas and choices, which assist in their continued growth and development.
- Responsible for the safety and well being of all individuals.
- Aware of and follows all Individual and Program Specific Safety Plans and approved Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Ability to carefully monitor and supervise individuals served.
- Maintain a courteous professional attitude while conducting business by effectively communicating with all LifeStream personnel, family members, and all community contacts.
- Assist all individuals in meeting goals identified in all areas of the authorized treatment plan.
- Implements positive behavior support plan and behavioral interventions as directed by the LABA.
- Collects data related to goals and interventions as directed by the LABA.
- Completes sessions notes to document all services rendered in timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
