Technician -Autism Services (Union) 26-30

Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority•Watertown Township, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Staff in this position assists individuals in the development of functional skills through training, guidance, and practical community experience. Training may occur within a classroom, workroom or in the community. Staff provides training and assistance which encourages the individual to achieve greater integration into the general life of the community and to increase/promote independence in community and work environments. This position is responsible for assisting staff and individuals in the SED (Serious Emotionally Disturbed)/ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Children’s division of Community Mental Health. Staff will work with the ASD/BCBA identified staff to implement treatment plan goals and assist with development of age-appropriate social behaviors. Services are provided in the families’ home or community setting. Other ASD service programs that staff will be expected to work with are ABA individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, OT and PT services, and ASD psychological and behavioral assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be DCH Certification within three months of hire.
Autism training as required; upon hire staff will have 90 day to complete the ABA Registered Behavior Technician Training through Relias, unless other training can be documented to demonstrate education and knowledge of ABA practices.
Upon hire staff will be trained in all ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software.
Valid Chauffeurs' License
CPR
First Aid
DCH Certification with in three months of hire.
Serve Safe, Hi-Lo operation, and Quick Book training within three months of hire as per supervisory/ position duties.
Training in each department as required.

Nice To Haves

One year working with individuals with ASD preferred.
Typing speed of 45 wpm is recommended.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing adequate assistance and supervision of program participants to assure their health and safety during program, volunteer, micro-enterprise and community activities; including transportation to and from these services.
Prepares the training environment and sets up schedules of presentations and/or activities in accordance with all program schedules and individual’s needs.
Develops, implements and maintains assigned group. Participate/Engages in, individual trainings that carry out the program mission, to fulfill the goals & objectives of the person’s Individual Plan of Service.
Provides information for Person Centered Planning meetings, along with periodic reviews and amendments.
Responsible for consulting with the Program and/or Clinical Supervisor, professional staff, peers and caregivers regarding problems specific to an individual receiving services.
Provides assistance as needed for individuals to safely and effectively use public transportation.
Is prepared to administer CPR, First Aid and approved physical intervention techniques when needed.
Administers medication to individuals, when necessary, in accordance with agency guidelines and/or assists with prompting, observing and/or monitoring for those individuals who are able to self-medicate.
Works with the Program/Clinical Supervisor in training and supporting other staff and substitute staff in required job duties.
Completes data collection, monitoring reports and/or assessments; progress notes, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and turns in, in a timely manner.
Participants are responsible to participate in cross training among all departments, within the Technician Job Classification, which includes: Journey to Independence, Creative Enterprises, Community Living Supports, Care Management, and Autism Services.
Transport individuals, materials and supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with agency and program policies and procedures.
Participates in committees and work teams as requested or assigned.
Assist ASD professional staff with implementation of Autism Services treatment plan behavioral goals related to positive skill development and development of age-appropriate social behaviors.
Provide services in ASD therapeutically orientated activities and skills training programs.
Conduct 1:1 ABA therapy which will include but not limited to life skills development, individual and group activities, and behavior modification skills.
Oversee and conduct various activities such as didactic groups, life skills development and individual or team activities.
Instruct and/or assist in self-care, grooming, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living to promote independence in all settings.
Assist with training and education in age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Follow IPOS guided by the ABA treatment plan to increase the individual’s abilities in area’s identified as concerns or deficits such as academics, self-care, social interactions, speech and language, gross and fine motor skills.
Responsible for documenting performance, behavior, and treatment progress.
Use approved Continuum of Intervention techniques in a safe and appropriate manner as needed.
Implementing consistent ABA intervention, behavioral interventions, and training on age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Attend trainings that will help enhance knowledge and skills in regard to working with children with ASD.
Upon hire staff will be trained in all ABA and IPOS treatment plans within 90 days.