Do not respond emotionally to behavior episodes verbally or through body language or other non verbal communication
Education REQUIRED: Must hold a bachelor's degree and 6 months-3 years of related experience required.
Demonstrate accurate implementation of clinical and other competencies specific to the position
Complete data collection, progress notes, and communication of client progress or lack thereof following internal procedures (e.g., progress note documentation, walkie procedures, Q/A systems, troubleshooting and program completion forms, etc.)
Meet productivity requirements
Respond positively to feedback from supervisors and implements feedback immediately, correctly and consistently
Follow the guidelines, coaching, and directives provided by management to ensure consistent application of agency protocols
Keep all client information confidential
Administrative Job Duties: Uses professional, ABA language and privacy when discussing a client. Turns in data collection, dismissal checklist and progress reports in a timely manner. Creates materials, takes daily data and seeks input from supervisors.
Mand Training: Pairs self and environment with reinforcement on a daily basis, conducts preference and reinforcer assessments, and teaches functional communication training to students
Behavior Support Plan Implementation: Implements behavior support plans as designed including specific strategies like social extinction, therapeutic rapport, rational detachment and demonstrates professionalism, compassionate care as well as cultural competence during this time.
Substitute at any given time for other staff to work with clients potentially not on regular schedules
Receive constructive feedback from supervisor(s) and implement corrections
Follow state, federal, and local law as they pertain to job duties and execution
Work 1:1 consistently with clients that have more challenging behaviors for up to 6 hours per day
Work collaboratively within a treatment team; implement feedback as directed
Conduct reinforcer assessments and delivers reinforcement following ABA principles and procedures
Discrete Trial Training: Implements the procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis including completing correction procedures, teaching verbal behavior accurately, modifying instructor variables. Implements errorless learning as designed as well as prompt fading procedures.
Change diapers and provides toilet training; run after children that have eloped from treatment area, get up and down from ground when needed
Work in difficult environments, solve problems effectively, and exhibit a positive attitude
Identify and report to supervisors when interventions are needed for specific clients and client treatment and/or education programs
Follow a BSP with minimal modeling front the program supervisor and implements the BSPs without question with fidelity
Engagement: Has a medium to high level of engagement with clients captures their motivation in order to increase skill development at a high frequency
Provide behavioral health services following the client's treatment plan, and as qualified to do so, including but not limited to CPST and/or TBS services
Prepare for sessions prior to session start time to make each treatment moment valuable
Remain calm during behavior episodes and doesn't give off that they are nervous or scared to other staff or the client
Initiate modification of instructor variables- pairing, fading in demands, extinction of off task behaviors, without direction from supervisors
Seek, receive and apply feedback appropriately and professionally
Complete all training, education, and development activities as required
Adhere to applicable company and departmental policies and procedures
Discrete Trial Training Part 2: Implements appropriate variable ratio schedule of work to reward, uses visuals such as schedulesles and first, then boards, token economy systems, reviews data daily and uses an appropriate pace of instruction
Participate in staff development, education and training
Model professional behavior and decorum such as treat staff and clients professionally; uses professional language when discussing
Multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments
Follow all legal and licensing board requirements and ethical standards
Implement behavior plans as directed by supervisors
Follow work schedule with reliable attendance and punctuality and attend meetings, staff development, and training
Initiate communication with supervisor when needed and work collaboratively with supervisor and other employees
Demonstrate adaptability to new clients, new recommendations, and environmental changes
Safety: Maintains proper supervision of children within care at all times. Maintains a safe environment for students by ensuring children do not have access to anything that could harm or injure them. Student health and hygiene are top priority as well as teaching self help/adaptive skills.
Conduct social skills sessions for individuals in need and as assigned by client's case supervisor
Prepare and maintain “mix and vary” boxes and associated materials including but not limited to promptly adding newly-mastered target materials
Monitor and report progress on designated clients toward their ISP/ITP, IEP, and/or Treatment Plan objectives and goals to the supervisor
Professionalism: Recognizes potential problems, presents them professionally, and suggests appropriate solutions, follows IA and all staff policies and procedures. Creates a positive working environment for all staff.
Attend video reviews given by supervisor and complete self-evaluations and video reviews as requested