The Family Support Therapist for Early Learning Partnerships will partner with Early Learning programs in St. Joseph County to provide education, training, and direction for families, clients, and other professionals in the areas of behavior management, establishing learning goals, functional analysis of behaviors, and the development of appropriate means of communication.
Requirements
- Perform assessments for clients as needed and appropriate
- Develop therapy plans to assist clients to be successful at home, school, and in the community
- Provide training to parents and staff on the implementation of behavior plans and/or therapy goals
- Monitor the implementation of therapy treatment plans and modify plans when needed
- Provide direct therapy for clients at in the center, at home, or in other environments as needed
- Provide consultation and training for area schools and provider agencies in the area of behavior supports as requested
- Provide support to families, and help to find appropriate resources to aid in the client's treatment
- Develop and conduct a training series for parents and professionals on topics related to the general topic of autism and more specific topics such as behaviors, increasing communication, toilet training, etc.
- Assist in the development of therapy services resource materials relating to behavior and communication and social skills
- Provides training and direction to LOGAN staff regarding client behavior, intervention strategies, program development, etc. as requested
- Work as a team member to develop and enhance the services provided by Therapy Services
- Works in cooperation with LOGAN community partners, including The University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, to more relevant partners (Riverwood, Berrien RESA, Lakeland, United Way, Woodlands, Van Buren, etc.)
- Assist in marketing and promoting the on-going financial sustainability of the services of the center.
- Provide information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
- Work effectively with insurance companies and other funding sources to ensure on-going approval and funding of treatment plans.
- Provide supervision to staff assigned to service the BCBA's/ Social Workers caseload in accordance with LOGAN's HR policies and procedures including timely completion of performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, and payroll policies.
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with families and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues, and other staff.
- Demonstrate cultural competency in providing consistent high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
- Completes ADOS training program or present proof of ADOS certification and credentialing, if appropriate and required
- Completes ADOS assessment for clients as needed to maintain up to date diagnostics and meet insurance requirements, only if trained and credentialed to do so.
Benefits
- Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans
- Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
- 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
- $15,000 company paid life insurance
- Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions
