Interventionist

DescriptionESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Student ResponsibilitiesActively participate in professional development and extracurricular activitiesProactively manage student behavior according to shared expectationsEngage families and community members in the learning processConstant attention to and interaction with assigned student (Note: when student is on break therapist should be interacting with student teaching play skills or prepping next trials)Constant delivery of approvals to studentAccurately taking data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviorsWorking toward and completing training objectivesAssisting in toileting and self-care needs of studentPicking up and cleaning as you go to assure classroom environment is safe and conducive to learningDemonstrating flexibility in scheduling and student assignmentStaying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occurConsistently following classroom scheduleSchool ResponsibilitiesSet and work toward ambitious behavioral and academic goalsDeliver community-based instructionWork collaboratively with colleagues to implement and reinforce all components of a consistently positive, creative and solutions-oriented school cultureRunning NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to curriculumAccurately summarizing and graphing dataAccepting and executing feedback from Executive Director, PATH Director, and BCBAsWorking as teammate in the classroom and throughout ChartwellCommunicating concerns in a friendly and professional mannerCompleting assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanlinessStaying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occurTimeliness and punctuality for arrival (8:00 AM), lunch (30 minutes), and departure (3:45 PM at the earliest)Competencies Problem Solving/Decision Making – Able to assess needs and consider course of action to best meet those needs Monitoring – Able to monitor participant progress and respond to unmet needs; able to monitor provider service provision and billing practices and to ensure accuracy Planning – Establish effective objectives, priorities, and implement plans; anticipate obstacles and consider alternatives Coordination – Make adjustments in casework to coordinate efforts with other agencies to ensure consistency and adequate follow-up Action Orientation – Take initiative rather than passively accepting; takes action and attempts to influence events to achieve goals Work Commitment – Willingly commit extra effort and time to get a job done; identified with organization goals; exhibit excellent time management abilities Oral and Written Communication Skills – Ability to exhibit appropriate use of grammar and spelling in written communication, exhibit5 appropriate use of grammar in oral communication, ensure oral and written communication is professional Building Relationships – Able to establish rapport with provider agencies and staff, Easterseals administrative and other program staff Team Playing – Work cooperatively with other Easterseals Support Coordinators/Supervisors Mission Advocacy – Able to identify with project and Easterseals objectives; adequately, constructively and directly communicate these objectivesRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Human or SocialA commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and visionA passion for helping children and adults with learning differencesExperience working with children and/or adults with autismFamiliarity with Applied Behavior AnalysisThe desire to be part of a true Professional Learning CommunityFlexibility, patience, perception and empathyA “Can-Do” attitudeShow respect and courtesy to students, parents, and colleaguesAccept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive mannerCommunicate effectively to students, parents, and colleaguesMaintain confidential information about students and their familiesAct as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at Chartwell and in the communityA strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedbackAn unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally and sociallyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS With Or Without AccommodationThe employee is regularly required to operate a computer and communicate with others on the phone and in personThe employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and lift /move lightweight itemsAbility to move independently within the facility and the communityAbility to care for student in caring and professional manorWorking ConditionsWork is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field