Behavior Technician Internship

Sevita•Stillwater, MN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Northway Academy, a part of the Sevita family, provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. SUMMARY This position is an hourly internship, short term assignment, responsible for providing direct support, including delivering individualized services such as socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, and skill development. The role involves assisting with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, and other activities of daily living.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university that requires completion of an internship or field placement as part of its curriculum.
All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred by state

Responsibilities

Provides intern-level direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans
Assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately documents progress and activity
Reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans
Maintains confidentiality
Accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers
Greets family members and other visitors
Implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards
Reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights
Practices universal precautions
Assists individuals in exercising their rights.
If assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments
Promptly reports administration errors
Maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
Monitors individual’s health
Documents health concerns
Communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate
Calls 911 in the event of emergency
Follows individual health care directives.
Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment
Reports malfunction or disrepair.
Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice
Knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly
Monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
Attends orientation and on-going training as directed
Participates in monthly staff meetings, if aligns with internship hours.
Works scheduled hours
Arrives for work on time
Stays on shift until replacement arrives
Notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time.
Works together with others, values others contributions
Is courteous
Communicates openly
Listens
Shows respect to others.
Complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules
Reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or activities
Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed
Maintains neat, clean and safe environment
Reports hazards or safety concerns.
Participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.
Performs other duties and activities as required.