BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT / FAM SUPPORT THERAPIST - INDIANA

Logan Community Resources-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
South Bend, IN
101-250 employees
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WHO IS LOGAN? LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profitanization withmunity impact in Michiana. What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life. What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions amunity in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential. How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN's clients, staff, and the agency. The Family Support Therapist will be a staff member of Therapy Services. This position can occur in Michigan or Indiana the major focus of this position is to provide education, training and direction for families, clients, and other professionals in the areas of behavior management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) if a BCBA, establishing learning goals, functional analysis of behaviors, and the development of appropriate means ofmunication. If appropriate clinical licensure, is able toplete individual and group therapy (under psycho-therapy coding).

  • Perform assessments for clients as needed and appropriate
  • Develop therapy plans to assist clients to be successful at home, school and in themunity.
  • Provide training to parents and staff on the implementation of behavior plans and/or therapy goals.
  • Monitor the implementation of therapy treatment plans and modify plans when needed.
  • Provide training for families and professionals in the area of ABA (only if a BCBA), Positive Behavior Supports, environmental modifications and other amodations.
  • Provide direct therapy for clients at in the center, at home or in other environments as needed.
  • Provide consultation and training for area schools and provider agencies in the area of behavior supports as requested
  • Provide support to families, and help to find appropriate resources to aid in the client's treatment
  • Develop and conduct a training series for parents and professionals on topics related to the general topic of autism and more specific topics such as behaviors, increasingmunication, toilet training etc.
  • Assist in the development of therapy services resource materials relating to behavior andmunication and social skills
  • Provides training and direction to LOGAN staff regarding client behavior, intervention strategies, program development, etc. as requested
  • Work as a team member to develop and enhance the services provided by Therapy Services
  • Works in cooperation with LOGANmunity partners, including The University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, to more relevant partners (Riverwood, Berrien RESA, Lakeland, United Way, Woodlands, Van Buren, etc.)
  • Assist in marketing and promoting the on-going financial sustainability of the services of the center.
  • Provide information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
  • Work effectively with insurancepanies and other funding sources to ensure on-going approval and funding of treatment plans.
  • Provide supervision to staff assigned to service the BCBA's/ Social Workers caseload in accordance with LOGAN's HR policies and procedures including timelypletion of performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, and payroll policies.
  • Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with families and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues, and other staff.
  • Demonstrate culturalpetency in providing consistent high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
  • Completes ADOS training program or present proof of ADOS certification and credentialing, if appropriate and required
  • Completes ADOS assessment for clients as needed to maintain up to date diagnostics and meet insurance requirements, only if trained and credentialed to do so.
  • Responsible for the health & safety of individuals served
  • Represent the Autism Learning Center & LOGAN in a positive way in themunity
  • Serve as an advocate & protect the dignity & human rights of individuals served
  • Serve as an example for staff in terms of good employee practices, including excellent attendance and strict adnce to LOGAN policies.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Master's Degree and BCBA credential if working in a consultation role as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, providing direct services to clients
  • In Michigan, as a Support Therapist (FST team member) master's degree in social work with a License or Limited license in Social Work, or a LPC licensure
  • In Indiana, must be a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker to hold this position.
  • Must meet all requirements to serve First Steps Clients in Indiana
  • Strong knowledge of & experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder & other developmental disabilities
  • Credentialed as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (only if working as a BCBA)
  • Appropriate state required licensure toplete and bill for clinical work
  • Excellent ability tomunicate with families and other professionals
  • Experience developing and conducting training for various audiences.
  • Ability to sit & useputer keyboard
  • Ability to kneel, bend, & reach through a therapy session day
  • Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans
  • Rx Prescription Cost Assistance Program
  • 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans - Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
  • $15,000pany paid life insurance
  • Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan iveness Program
  • Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions
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