Assistant ABA Supervisor

About the role

Assists service recipients attain the goals of the individual care plan and sustain positive behavioral changes and improvement in functionality and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support of all outcomes for service recipients: Identity, Autonomy, Affiliation, Attainment, Safeguards, Rights, and Health and Wellness
• Implements individualized service plans in accordance with applicable Individual Care Plans, Intensive In-Home evaluations, Biopsychosocial Needs Assessment, CSOC Information Management Decision Support (IMDS) Tool, Strengths and Needs Assessment, and other assessment tools as indicated
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling
• Instructs in learning adaptive frustration tolerance and expression, including anger management
• Instructs in stress reduction techniques
• Develops problem-solving skills
• Delivers psycho-educational services to improve decision-making skills to manage behavior and reduce risk behaviors
• Implements Positive Behavioral Supports
• Develops social skills
• Provides trauma-informed counseling
• Implements identified strategies in the individualized Behavioral Support plan, if applicable
• Provides coordinated support with agency staff and participates as part of the clinical team
• Collaborates effectively with professionals from other disciplines supporting the youth, including education, clinicians, physicians, etc.
• Makes recommendations for referrals for medical, dental, neurological, or other identified evaluations
• Safely addresses complex needs and challenging behaviors including noncompliance to verbal/written directions, tantrums, elopement, property destruction, physical/verbal aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and inappropriate sexual behavior
• Maintains flexibility in clinical modalities and applies according to client’s needs and abilities; uses play, art, music techniques if indicated
• Listens to and responds to the needs of service recipients, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agency management
• Documents all activities in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Transports service recipients as needed and clinically indicated
• Completes all mandated supervision and training and maintains as required
• Communicates in a professional manner with service recipients, employers, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agency staff
• Advocates for service recipients in all situations
• Abides by all agency policies and procedures
• Performs job duties in accordance with agency mission and values
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Meets all federal, state, and local requirements
• At least one year of experience providing clinical services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must be 21 years of age or older with no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults
• At least one year of documented experience with children, preferably with behavioral, emotional, or learning issues
• Reliable transportation (valid driver’s license, insurance, vehicle registration, and acceptable driving record within company insurance guidelines) highly preferred for transporting service recipients
• Ability to work as a member of a team, complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas, and be creative in solving problems

Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled in Medical)
• Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance
• Hospital Expense Protection Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Home and Auto Insurance discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount Program
• Transportation Benefits
• College Partnership Program

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, employees, and communities for more than 30 years. The company offers private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care, and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Maxim is committed to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs.