Job Title: Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Part time and temporary/casual positions working flexible hours directly with children who have autism and related disorders implementing treatment plan objectives.  Can Include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children who have autism and related disorders in implementing treatment plan objectives
• Provide direct one-to-one therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a psychologist.
• Work with families to assist them in acquiring skills, enabling the family to maximize their child's progress and independence.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's progress and issues.
• Provide services in homes and community-based settings.
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of the child while working in community-based settings.
• Assist children in developing social skills.
• Facilitate development of peer interactions.
• Attend regular supervision meetings and individual supervisory sessions.
• Assist in implementing behavior management plans, enabling the child to participate in community-based settings.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain therapeutic records and data necessary to monitor progress.
• Assist in preparing progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with at least one year's experience working with children who have special needs or an Associates Degree or sixty credits toward a Bachelor's degree, with the equivalent of at least three years of full-time paid work experience in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents.
• Successful completion of necessary training.
• Ability to participate in physically demanding activities with the child throughout the course of the intervention (includes daily swimming in most summer programs).
• At least one year's experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Current PA clearances:  Acts 34, 114 and 151.

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