Autism Treatment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Autism Treatment Specialist is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who are expected to provide high quality service provision, data collection, therapeutic intervention, and instruction in individual and/or small group formats. The Autism Treatment Specialist provides direct service and support to the clients that reside in the Monarch Boarding Academy programs and assist the client in acquiring the skills that will assist them in their transition to a step-down level of care. The Monarch Boarding Academy Program Manager and Floor Supervisor provide ongoing supervision to the Treatment Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Deliver and facilitate behavior intervention and response plans and instructional program designs that are based on Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) goals and objectives, in coordination with the Monarch School. 
2. Observe, describe, and document client data regarding client behavior presentation and skills targeted for acquisition by utilizing a variety of different measurements for data collection to support and add to clinical objectives and outcomes including but not limited to descriptive analysis, rate/duration of target behaviors, level of support/help, and trials-to-criterion.
3. Provide care and support for all clients by providing individualized supervision and support to complete personal care activities, advocating for their needs, teach them and assist them as necessary in activities of daily living, and help in the management of their clothes and personal belongings
4. Utilize structured activity schedules as developed by the treatment team in order to support the clients in organizing and navigating through their daily routines with predictability afforded through these types of visual supports.
5. Participate as a team member through effective communication with co-workers and leadership team members and following all guidelines and procedures that have been developed to be used with our clients based on assessments that have been conducted.
6. Lead planned daily activities and routines to optimize progress towards treatment programs and contribute to the clients’ continued development.
7. Protect the clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including the use of Safety-Care crisis management strategies and interventions, using physical management procedures as necessary for safety due to an imminent risk of harm present to the person or others.
8. Respond appropriately to emergency situations including but not limited to client and/or staff injury, missing clients, and crises situations in which a client is engaging in dangerous, unsafe behavior(s).
9. Strictly follow treatment guidelines in order to develop and foster skill acquisition of universal communication responses that replace previously engaged in responses to communicate needs including but not limited to disruptive, destructive, and/or dangerous behavior.
10. Teach the clients and model independence in activities of daily living, the use of effective functional communication, emotion regulation, self-management, and cooperation and acceptance skills.
11. Develop a keen knowledge and understanding of each of the clients and their typical presentation in order to ascertain any medical or physiological changes that may occur.
12. Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
13. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend team meetings, treatment planning discussions, and clinical meetings with the interdisciplinary team.
2.  Review, acknowledge, and act in accordance with the Agency’s philosophy about providing excellent care and working with clients in a dignified and respectful manner at all times.
3. Act with sensitivity towards the racial, cultural and developmental backgrounds of individual clients and the group as a whole.
4. Attend scheduled supervision and on-going training.
5. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
6. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
7. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
8. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum High School Diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e., Psychology, Special Education, Communication Sciences & Disorders, etc.) preferred.
2. Licensure:  N/A
3. Skills/Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent development, human sexuality, family.
• Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required performing essential job functions.

4. Experience: Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
 

Life at Bellefaire:

We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

• Hourly rate of $20
• Dental, vision and medical insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid long-term disability
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Other perks of working with us include:

• A friendly and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• A beautiful campus
• Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
• Staff recognition program
• A caring environment to work in!

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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