Early Intervention Assistant
About The Position
Mentor South Bay, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. Early Intervention Assistant: Provides support to youth receiving early intervention services as directed by the treatment team to assist with functional, daily, or social skills for youth with developmental, medical, environmental, behavioral, and/or social-emotional challenges. The training and direct supports will include one-on-one assistance, assistance during group activities, and transportation of youth and families, as applicable. This is an hourly position eligible for overtime if it is required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- One year of relevant work experience in the related field
Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships by building rapport with the person served.
- Follow early intervention standards and treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation.
- Collaborates with the family and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment, if applicable.
- Maintain professionalism and composure at all times. Utilize appropriate interactional style with persons served and staff. Maintains dignity and respect for others.
- Promotes safe and socially acceptable skills and development in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills as related to the child and family’s Individualized Family Service Plan
- Ensures all documentation, both staff and person served related, is completed in a timely and accurate manner, and assists in the maintenance of the records of youth served.
- Assists with group interventions by helping to plan group curricula and prepare for group activities, co-lead groups for both youth and parents according to program needs.
- Coordinates and provides transportation for assigned children and/or parents according to the transportation standards, if applicable.
- Assist with all areas of operational standards and health and safety standards to include, but not limited to, room preparation, cleanup, monitoring inventory and restocking supplies, setting up the room, cleaning the room after use, adhering to universal precautions, diapering and toileting procedures, etc.
- Participates in training from clinical staff on the implementation of program updates to ensure early intervention standards are met.
- Participates in support of other programs and administrative tasks such as group attendance, documentation, and follow-up with caregivers, etc., as needed.
- Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Benefits
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
