This paraprofessional role involves working one-on-one with children, implementing individual lessons and behavior intervention plans, and monitoring progress through accurate record-keeping. It suits a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Work one-on-one with a child, implementing individual lessons and behavior intervention plans as specified by the behavior consultant
Monitor progress by accurately recording each session and providing notes as indicated by the behavior consultant on designated data sheets or in an online data collection system
Know and understand the specific goals and behavior plans of each assigned client
Implement each individual lesson, including specific instruction, exact target response, anticipated prompt level, and appropriate consequence for the target response
Communicate with the behavior consultant for questions on lesson implementation or progression, training needs, problems with child's progression, behavior excesses, etc.
Provide therapy in the child
’s home as directed by the supervisor for clients requiring in-home services or monthly in-home visits in addition to center-based services
Complete medical notes for each session and collect parent signatures at the end of the day
Check and convert daily billing and timekeeping records
Complete other duties as assigned
For Center Based Paraprofessionals: Complete communication logs daily, change diapers, assist in the general upkeep of the center, and arrive to scheduled shifts 5 minutes prior to client start time to prepare
Requirements
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis, including terminology, basic behavioral principles, discrete trials training (DTT) implementation, task analysis, verbal behavior, incidental teaching, prompt hierarchy, PECS, and DTT
Ability to appropriately address behavior excesses (e.g., tantrum, aggression) utilizing proactive and reactive strategies
Punctual to sessions and meetings, consistently at work and on time, presents self professionally, dresses appropriately
Works well independently and as a team player; maintains effective and proper working relationships among coworkers, clients, and supervisors
Welcomes feedback, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows directions, follows proper chain of command
Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations, keeps emotions under control, maintains client and company confidentiality
Effective oral and written communication, participates in meetings and overlaps with supervisors
Sets and achieves goals, adheres to a schedule, pursues training and development opportunities, volunteers readily, asks for help and offers help when needed
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Applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality and accuracy, meets productivity standards, ability to multi-task, organizes work, completes work in a timely manner, checks and responds to email within 48 hours, completes billing on time and accurately
Displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges with resourcefulness, works well with children, displays high energy level
Observes safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions while using equipment and materials properly
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one year experience working with children, preferably in a related field
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to lift 50 lbs.; sit on the floor and small child-size chairs; stand; walk; run; climb; bend; stoop; reach; kneel; crawl; push
Normal visual, vocal & hearing acuity
Use of a computer; ability to write; vocal communication; maintain overall energy during the entire shift
Must have reliable means of transportation
Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
Access to a computer with knowledge of internet, e-mail and Microsoft Office applications
Nice to have:
Continuing education units
RBT certification (required to obtain and maintain throughout employment)
Important Details
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Background Checks and/or Licensing: Criminal background check, reference checks, physical, negative TB test and immunization records, education verification
About the Company
This company provides services to children diagnosed with autism.