What are the responsibilities and job description for the SKILLS TRAINER TEACHER, (For a Chelmsford, MA home) position at WAYSTONE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES?
Come join a vibrant community at Waystone, where our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging flourishes. We believe that by engaging our employees and embracing our core values of Trust, Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Belonging, we can create an environment where everyone feels empowered and welcomed.
Primary Purpose: Implement goals and objectives in the home and community working 1:1 with the individual and their family providing quality ABA (applied behavior analysis) services for children/adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, and/or other developmental or behavioral disorders.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: 3 IRREGULAR HOURS, WEEKLY
Essential Functions:
- Implement goals and benchmarks to address the identified behavior in the home and community working 1:1 with the student and their family using ABA methodology.
- Collect data on the goals/benchmarks as written and report it at least monthly to the Behaviorist.
- Ability to be flexible with routines to best meet the needs of the student while maintaining the integrity of the program.
- Discuss any changes in schedules with Service Navigator and submit timecards on time.
- Consult with behaviorists and/or Service Navigators on mid-year and year-end reports.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as agreed upon with the VP of Children & Family Services.
- Other reports as requested by the behaviorist.
- Other administrative paperwork as requested by the Service Navigator.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree preferred in education or related field
- RBT certificate and/or sped para in the school system
- At least 2 years experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities
- Experience with ABA Home-Based services, Special Education, Psychology, or related field
- Minimum of one year of driving experience and a valid drivers license
- Regular and predictable attendance
At Waystone, we firmly believe that by investing even more in the professional development of our employees, being an inclusive community and passionate about the services we offer, we will attract more skilled people who embody our mission. The future of Waystone is extremely bright thanks to our incredible employees, community partners and other supporters.
