Developmental Disabilities Intern (Union County) - Unpaid
About The Position
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is seeking motivated and adaptive Developmental Disabilities Interns to join their fast-paced, client-focused team. This internship offers the opportunity to work in in-community weekly therapeutic services, assisting individuals with behavior modification, socialization skills, and adaptive modalities for successful home and community functioning. Interns will provide 1:1 direct behavior analysis services in home and community settings, impacting the quality of life for those served. The program utilizes assigned Treatment Plans and Positive Behavior Supports. This is an unpaid internship with flexible scheduling, requiring evening availability.
Requirements
- Current college student, or recent graduate.
- Pursuing or have a completed Master’s degree in Special Education, or a related field. Those with equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Must be able to provide proof of credentials and at least 3 professional references.
- Must consent to and pass a formal background check including fingerprinting.
- Planning or Currently enrolled in a Practicum or Internship in a Master’s Degree Program
- Interns are required to complete the DCF COSC Behavioral Assistant Certification within 6 months of their hire date (Note: This is a Virtual Training that can be spread out over the 6 month period.)
- Must have a minimum of two years of experience in respite care, behavioral healthcare, or a similar field, with direct involvement in supporting individuals facing behavioral challenges (such as maladaptive behaviors), developmental/intellectual disabilities, or mental health conditions.
- Has knowledge of Behavioral Interventions and some clinical training
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole preferred.
- Bilingual is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole).
Responsibilities
- Accepting Respite and Behavioral Assistance Cases.
- Shadowing Intensive in Community (IIC) and Behavioral Assistance (BA) Cases
- Submission of weekly progress notes using daily living tasks checklist and DAP Note Format
- Working directly with individuals ages 4-21 and their families
- Providing Respite care or Behavioral Assistance to assigned youth
- Assisting in providing individual and small group therapy
- Assisting IIC Therapist in providing psychoeducation, crisis prevention and intervention, and addressing maladaptive behaviors in assigned youth.
- Individual Support of plan development and implementation of BA Treatment Plans
- Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours.
- Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services
- Collect data and carry out treatment as designated by the supervising Therapist, which includes: facilitating environmental arrangements, using behavioral and clinical interventions, teaching and developing new skills, implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behavior, behavior modification, conditioning, and positive reinforcement.
- Willingness to work with the child or youth to increase life skills
- Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- Educate parents on positive parenting, behavior reinforcements, and smooth transitioning.
- Assist Therapists in crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention.
- Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed.
- Participate in required behavioral and clinical therapy training.
Benefits
- Unpaid Internship
- Flexible schedule
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