Behavior Support Technician (Teacher Assistant Certified)-Intensive Treatment Program (ITP)

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We are looking for Teacher Assistants to join our Education Team in our Intensive Treatment Program classrooms for students ages 5-21 in Lackawanna, NY (just 10 minutes south of Buffalo)! Our Intensive Treatment Education Program, operating two different schools, offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis.  

Learn more about our school-based Intensive Treatment Program (ITP), click here: https://olvedu.org/itp-school

Benefits:

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Free dental insurance

Perks:

• Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom)
• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

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Full Job Description
 
Job Summary:
The Behavior Support Technician with TA certification working in our Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based methods to support adolescents, typically 12 – 21 with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and mental health involvement and works in an Education setting. The methods include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches; classroom observation; observation in residential setting; data collection; supporting staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. In addition, regular assistance with personal hygiene tasks is required.  Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments. 
 
Essential Job Duties:
1. Participates as an active team member supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu. Attends and participates in community meetings, groups and milieu programming.
2. Maintains compliance and safe levels of student/client supervision as indicated by physician orders and/or Program Director directive.
3. Provides a safe environment for students to learn in.  Understands the contraband list and what students/individuals are and are not allowed to have. May need to perform searches of student and their belongings.
4. Assists Teachers with instructional efforts, helps prepare lesson/classroom materials, prepares teaching aids and provides extra assistance to students.  May lead classroom instruction in absence of a Teacher. 
5. Develops knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions including ABA approaches when working with students/individuals.   Must have basic knowledge of normal growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
6. Observes behaviors and communicates to supervisors, medical staff, and others as appropriate if there are concerns. Relays information to peers, proving up to date information and provide feedback to the treatment team.
7. Collects data and works cooperatively with the treatment team to assist in the development of the individualized treatment plan that is based off of pertinent data.  Understands and utilizes the prompts and prompt fading as indicated by the treatment plan.
8. Behavior Plan:

• Implements the individual behavioral plan that is developed by the education team. 
• Knowledge of and ability to implement individual schedules that are indicated in the behavioral plan. This may include schedules such as sensory schedules, milieu programming, toileting, etc. Utilizes and updates the visual schedule as needed for all activities.
• Provides ongoing feedback to the Classroom Teacher regarding the individual’s response to the behavior plan.  Uses token and other earning systems throughout the shift following the individualized behavior plan

9. Provides ongoing feedback to the Classroom Teacher regarding the individual’s IEP goals and lesson plans to meet set goals for student.
10. Responsible for teaching activities of daily living (ADLs), as needed.  This may include walking, feeding, and personal hygiene tasks such as dressing and grooming, toileting, bathing, etc.
11. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of sensory equipment.  Learn how to provide successful sensory integration to individuals as indicated by their sensory menu and needs assessment.
12. Has basic knowledge of alternative communication techniques including AAC devices and basic sign language.
13. Assists with transporting and loading/unloading for school.
14. Attends staff meetings at a minimum of one time per month.
15. Performs all scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds. 
16. Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.
 
Skills:
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• Knowledge of basic sign language a plus, but not a requirement
  
Education:
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Special Education or related field
                                                           
Experience:
Minimum Experience Required:
With a bachelor’s degree less than 1 year working with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and/or mental health concerns and using strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.

With a high school diploma 3-5 years working with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and/or mental health concerns and using strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.

 
Required License/Registration/ Certification:
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification (Must obtain within 6 months of employment)
 
Training:
• OLVHS' New Hire Orientation
• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
• All required agency trainings (including but not limitied to, Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R, Ukeru etc.)
 
Physical Requirements:

Overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.
• The constant physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are sitting.