Direct Support Staff (After School Hours) Special Needs Children

Company: Behavioral Framework
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children?We invest in you -by providing -free RBT training.Behavioral Framework welcomes anyone who is tired of having a -job -and instead wants a -career. We believe in you and want to be the company that helps get you to the next level.Behavioral Framework -is looking for individuals who have experience working with children who believe they have what it takes to make a difference in the lives of families and children with autism.This position is home-based and requires a candidate who wants to work with children in the home setting. This will allow you to integrate into the family environment and help the child develop the skills necessary to improve a variety of skills. These skills include, toileting, feeding, behavior management, compliance, and many other developmental and educational tasks.Our company's prime focus is providing the best possible quality of care to all our clients. We invest heavily in our people, tools, and resources to ensure we are setting you up for success the moment you walk into your clients home for the first time and every session after.Why work for us?We are a local agency with dedicated team members who feel passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. We provide our employees with:

• Consistent and timely -support, -coaching -and -guidance -to help you excel in your profession.
• All -tools and materials -needed for your sessions so that you can focus on what's most important - providing the best possible quality of care.
• Free RBT training -and certification for potential employees* (certain conditions apply)
• Opportunities for growthREQUIREMENTS:Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Collect and record data based on observable client behavior.
  • Write progress notes, maintain program books.
  • Actively participate in the implementation of treatment and parent training.
  • Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when working with clients.
  • Provide direct client care following the prescribed behavioral protocols/programs.Physical Requirements:
    • Proficient in fine and gross motor skills, ability to hand over hand prompt fine and gross motor skills without restriction.
    • Full physical range of motion to provide physical support to clients.
    • Ability to physically write progress notes with assistance from supervisor.
    • Must be able to assume a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with children with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.
    • Must be able to hold/transport clients in the course of behavioral management.
    • Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication
    • Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
    • Must be physically present at the assigned job site.
    • Must be willing to silence phone during session and attend to client without distractions for at least 4 hours per day.Education Requirements:
      • High SchoolRequired license or certification:
        • Driver's License
        • Must have reliable transportation/Car - Bus and Uber are not considered reliable transportation.
        • Rate-Varies based on experience - Start $23-$25 -per hour DOE
        • RBT Credentialed staff will be offered a higher rate if your RBT is in good standing.Powered by JazzHR

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