We value the many contributions of our staff,
and we recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of
the children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining
one of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our
neighbors and community members."
-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer
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helps change lives:
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Senior
Interventionist- Autism Spectrum Program:
Employees in this position may be eligible for up to $5,000 in
grant-funded tuition or loan assistance
Provide
intensive, specialized instructional and behavioral treatment to children with autism
spectrum disorder. Services are delivered in school and community settings and
target the teaching/shaping of essential communication, social, adaptive, daily
living and functional learning skills. This is a leadership position that provides
guidance to new and less experienced staff as well as assisting in training
interventionists in formal program trainings and on the job.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and/or group
support according to the individual treatment goals
- Utilizing the principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis or other best practices, effectively implement
treatment techniques, adjusting interventions based on the situation
- Record data to produce
graphic visual analysis for progress monitoring.
- Provide ongoing guided
practice, modeling, prompting and reinforcement of pro-social skills
- Primary back-up for
Interventionists (where applicable)
- Establish positive,
therapeutic relationships and provide supportive counseling as needed
- Independently use approved
de-escalation training (such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI),
Ukeru or LSCI) to maintain a safe environment and safely manage behavior
- Complete clinical documentation/data
reporting in a timely and accurate manner
- Establish productive working
relationships with team members/families/co-workers and maintain
professional boundaries
- Provides training and
shadowing experiences for new staff
- Assists with on-boarding
requirements directed by the supervisor
Requirements:
- Valid
driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and use of a personal
vehicle
- 2 years of a combination of
skills, experience and/or education supporting youth and/or with an
emphasis on youth special needs population
Structure:
- Full Time
- Salary starting at $43,882.91
- Exempt
- We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
Benefits:
- Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time
off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of
service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
- Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium
support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).
This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
- Two Dental options through Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term
insurance
- Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
- Childcare Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program with financial payment
- Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses
through Champlain College truED
- Award-winning workplace wellness program including
physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and
ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
- Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses:
discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes,
auto/home insurance, and more!
- Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to
Howard Center policy.
Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making.
We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are
responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our
practice and pursuit of excellence.
Howard Center is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is
strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of
color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.