Opening Date: May 20, 2020
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Type: Home and Community Special Ed Support (BHP)
Job Class: Full-time 20-40 hours/week
Salary: $14.50- $17.00/hr.*
About Our Agency:
ABC Behave provides home and community support (section 28), basic and specialized services, to the youngest of children up to age 21 and their families. A team of Behavioral Health Professionals along with a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst will create and implement custom behavior modification plans, parent coaching tools, individualized goals, and applied behavior analysis techniques. ABC Behave is proud to specialize in serving the needs of children with diagnoses such as autism (minimal to high needs), ADHD, ODD, Down’s Syndrome and more. The agency’s goal is to provide a plan of care based on individualized assessments in order to serve the children’s needs, putting in place resources necessary all while supporting the needs of the family during each step. Thoughtful one-on-one (BHP to Child) services ensures the well-being and continued advancement in home and community settings for each individual child.
Job duties:
As a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) on the ABC Behave team you will perform professional behavioral techniques in the area of child behavior development pertaining to different diagnoses. You will join with children and families in their homes and community settings to support and promote productive long-term behaviors that encourage independent life skills. Your work will include assessing the child’s developmental behaviors, signs of progress or needed improvement, strengths and capabilities, behavioral function, plan of care implementation, and child advocacy. To be successful, you must be detail oriented, effectively manage time, have a passion for children, and driven to promote change in the lives of others. Work requires flexible scheduling, and regular travel within the geographic area served by a District Office in Portland, Maine.
Your duties will include:
Completion of comprehensive 35-hour BHP training and certification as well as CPR/First Aid certifications and OSHA bloodborne pathogens training. (Training provided)
Each BHP will be matched with a family to assess child’s behavior and create/implement plans with BCBA and/or Specialist which best meet the needs of the child.
Implement the plan of care with any support professionals involved on a day-to-day basis. ABC requires one-on-one direct care and teaching per BHP to child.
Provide coaching to the parent based on parent needs and current plan goals with the child.
Properly record behavior data collected throughout each day in order to guide plans and ensure adequate quarterly progress evaluations
Make appropriate plan adjustments based on the behavior data collected.
Follow federal and state laws, mandates, policy and timeframes to achieve child safety, well-being and behavioral improvement in the home and community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify, you must have a High school Diploma or equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Proof of education is required. Any college transcripts are encouraged but not required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be 18 years or older.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For additional information about this position please Diana Hardy at (207) 570-0081 or by email at diana@abcbehave.com.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance available
Supplemental Insurances
The ABC Behave agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Apply by: Currently No close date
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Type: Home and Community Special Ed Support (BHP)
Job Class: Full-time 20-40 hours/week
Salary: $14.50- $17.00/hr.*
About Our Agency:
ABC Behave provides home and community support (section 28), basic and specialized services, to the youngest of children up to age 21 and their families. A team of Behavioral Health Professionals along with a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst will create and implement custom behavior modification plans, parent coaching tools, individualized goals, and applied behavior analysis techniques. ABC Behave is proud to specialize in serving the needs of children with diagnoses such as autism (minimal to high needs), ADHD, ODD, Down’s Syndrome and more. The agency’s goal is to provide a plan of care based on individualized assessments in order to serve the children’s needs, putting in place resources necessary all while supporting the needs of the family during each step. Thoughtful one-on-one (BHP to Child) services ensures the well-being and continued advancement in home and community settings for each individual child.
Job duties:
As a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) on the ABC Behave team you will perform professional behavioral techniques in the area of child behavior development pertaining to different diagnoses. You will join with children and families in their homes and community settings to support and promote productive long-term behaviors that encourage independent life skills. Your work will include assessing the child’s developmental behaviors, signs of progress or needed improvement, strengths and capabilities, behavioral function, plan of care implementation, and child advocacy. To be successful, you must be detail oriented, effectively manage time, have a passion for children, and driven to promote change in the lives of others. Work requires flexible scheduling, and regular travel within the geographic area served by a District Office in Portland, Maine.
Your duties will include:
Completion of comprehensive 35-hour BHP training and certification as well as CPR/First Aid certifications and OSHA bloodborne pathogens training. (Training provided)
Each BHP will be matched with a family to assess child’s behavior and create/implement plans with BCBA and/or Specialist which best meet the needs of the child.
Implement the plan of care with any support professionals involved on a day-to-day basis. ABC requires one-on-one direct care and teaching per BHP to child.
Provide coaching to the parent based on parent needs and current plan goals with the child.
Properly record behavior data collected throughout each day in order to guide plans and ensure adequate quarterly progress evaluations
Make appropriate plan adjustments based on the behavior data collected.
Follow federal and state laws, mandates, policy and timeframes to achieve child safety, well-being and behavioral improvement in the home and community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify, you must have a High school Diploma or equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Proof of education is required. Any college transcripts are encouraged but not required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be 18 years or older.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For additional information about this position please Diana Hardy at (207) 570-0081 or by email at diana@abcbehave.com.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance available
Supplemental Insurances
The ABC Behave agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Apply by: Currently No close date
