Support Staff

Easterseals • Carbondale, NJ

8d • $18 - $21

About The Position

TACT, a Denver-based non-profit, has the mission to encourage and empower individuals with autism through education and employment in the trades. We are seeking dedicated support staff who are passionate about fostering independence and creating meaningful opportunities for neurodiverse students. If you are compassionate, patient, and eager to make a direct impact in the lives of others, we’d love to have you on our team. What You’ll Do TACT Support Staff provide consultation or direct service in the areas of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning to meet the individual needs of clients to improve both academic/skill achievement, social competence, and increase independence goals. They often include diverse staff members whose main role is to ensure that clients learn in a supportive and safe learning environment. It is also their duty to enhance work climate by promoting the involvement of parent and family in education as well as to encourage trusting, positive client relationships. They should inhibit positive behavior and send uplifting messages to clients as they often connect with them throughout the day.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year experience working with children and young adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the clients.
• Working knowledge of behavior theory and human development.
• A minimum of 1 year implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Client-centered and relationship focused.
• Experience with common computer software including Microsoft Office.
• High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• CPR/First Aid/Standard Precautions (within 60 days of hire).
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification (within 60 days of hire).
• Mandatory Reporter training (within 60 days of hire).
• Defensive Driving Course completion (within 60 days for hire).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation.
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
• Assists teams in conducting functional behavioral assessments for individual clients in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations; monitors and tracks progress to ensure positive outcomes for clients.
• Follows and records data for behavioral training protocols, collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
• Creates and assists district staff with the development and implementation of behavior/learning intervention plans and other appropriate programs for clients who present behavior/learning challenges; serves as a resource for information regarding behavior/learning strategies and techniques.
• Designs, develops, and implements behavioral supports and services rooted in ABA methodology for district staff and clients.
• Assists in developing materials and providing resources for district staff using evidence-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, related to addressing the needs of clients.
• Provides transportation to and from shuttle service pick-ups using TACT vehicles.
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED