Senior Instructional Assistant - Autism Intervention Center

Position:Senior Instructional Assistant - Autism Intervention Center

Location: Cramer

Dublin, OH

Job :112

# of Openings:1

POSITION TITLE:

Senior Instructional Assistant/Senior Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS)

REPORTS TO:

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor;
Director(s);
Clinical Supervisor(s);
Behavior
Analyst/Behavior Consultant;
Other managers as directed.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
None

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

PURPOSE:

The Senior IA/QBHS position is a multi-faceted position due to the variety of services that may be provided by this staff member depending on their specific caseload including mental health treatment and support services, therapeutic behavior intervention services, psychosocial rehabilitation, intensive intervention services, and education services. Services may address the individualized mental health and/or educational needs of the client as determined by the client’s daily/weekly/monthly service schedule.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL:

Director

Manager

Senior Staff

Staff

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, special education, applied behavior analysis, or directly related degree. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience providing direct treatment and/or education to individuals with mental health illness, special education, autism, or related behavioral health needs. Must complete agency QBHS training upon hire.

CREDENTIALS

REQUIRED:

None

PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT: 1,200 hours per year (12 months)

General Requirements (All Employees)

1. Follow work schedule with reliable attendance and punctuality and attend meetings, staff development, and training

2. Multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments

3. Adhere to applicable company and departmental policies and procedures

4. Work in difficult environments, solve problems effectively, and exhibit a positive attitude

5. Initiate communication with supervisor when needed and work collaboratively with supervisor and other employees

6. Follow the guidelines, coaching, and directives provided by management to ensure consistent application of agency protocols

7. Receive constructive feedback from supervisor(s) and implement corrections

8. Follow all national, state, federal, and local requirements, regulations, and laws accordingly such as client rights, HIPAA, ethics, documentation requirements, and credentialing and licensure

Specific Duties , Competencies, Responsibilities, and Behaviors
IA-Specific

1. Develop lesson plans that are in accordance with established procedures

2. Prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate IEP goals and client- specific learning; ensure that all lessons and materials are differentiated for each client's needs

3. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources

4. Observe and evaluate client performance and development

5. Manage client behavior by enforcing expectations and procedures; maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the center

6. Collect data on the client's progress as outlined in the IEP and student specific learning goals

7. Communicate necessary information regularly to clients, colleagues, and parents regarding progress and needs

8. Collaborate with BCBA/Consultant and other relevant team members on each case

QBHS-Specific
9. Complete agency QBHS training upon hire and complete ongoing QBHS/BT supervision, training, and education development

10. Demonstrate accurate implementation of skills as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on the feedback provided by supervisors;
Refer to the client’s Individual Treatment
Plan/Individual Service Plan (ITP/ISP) when providing mental health services

11. Provide CPST mental health services as needed by implementing specific, measurable, and individualized services to each person served focusing on the individual's ability to succeed in the community, to identify and access needed services, and to show improvement in school, work and family and integration and contributions within the community following current regulations and designated policy and procedure

12. Provide TBS mental health services as needed by implementing activities intended to…