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Description

The Family Support Therapist for Early Learning Partnerships will partner with Early Learning programs (serving children birth- age 5) in St. Joseph County. They will be a staff member of Therapy Services; the focus of this position is to provide education, training and direction for families, clients, and other professionals in the areas of behavior management, establishing learning goals, functional analysis of behaviors, and the development of appropriate means of communication. With Clinical Licensure, can complete individual and group therapy (under psycho-therapy coding).

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN's clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans

Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program

403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans - Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

$15,000 company paid life insurance

Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Perform assessments for clients as needed and appropriate
• Develop therapy plans to assist clients to be successful at home, school and in the community.
• Provide training to parents and staff on the implementation of behavior plans and/or therapy goals.
• Monitor the implementation of therapy treatment plans and modify plans when needed.
• Provide training for families and professionals in the area of ABA (only if a BCBA), Positive Behavior Supports, environmental modifications and other accommodations.
• Provide direct therapy for clients at in the center, at home or in other environments as needed.
• Provide consultation and training for area schools and provider agencies in the area of behavior supports as requested
• Provide support to families, and help to find appropriate resources to aid in the client's treatment
• Develop and conduct a training series for parents and professionals on topics related to the general topic of autism and more specific topics such as behaviors, increasing communication, toilet training etc.
• Assist in the development of therapy services resource materials relating to behavior and communication and social skills
• Provides training and direction to LOGAN staff regarding client behavior, intervention strategies, program development, etc. as requested
• Work as a team member to develop and enhance the services provided by Therapy Services
• Works in cooperation with LOGAN community partners, including The University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, to more relevant partners (Riverwood, Berrien RESA, Lakeland, United Way, Woodlands, Van Buren, etc.)
• Assist in marketing and promoting the on-going financial sustainability of the services of the center.
• Provide information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
• Work effectively with insurance companies and other funding sources to ensure on-going approval and funding of treatment plans.
• Provide supervision to staff assigned to service the BCBA's/ Social Workers caseload in accordance with LOGAN's HR policies and procedures including timely completion of performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, and payroll policies.
• Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with families and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues, and other staff.
• Demonstrate cultural competency in providing consistent high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
• Completes ADOS training program or present proof of ADOS certification and credentialing, if appropriate and required
• Completes ADOS assessment for clients as needed to maintain up to date diagnostics and meet insurance requirements, only if trained and credentialed to do so.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health & safety of individuals served
• Represent the Autism Learning Center & LOGAN in a positive way in the community
• Serve as an advocate & protect the dignity & human rights of individuals served
• Serve as an example for staff in terms of good employee practices, including excellent attendance and strict adherence to LOGAN policies.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Accepted Education Options with this Position

• Master's Degree and BCBA credential if working in a consultation role as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, providing direct services to clients
• In Michigan, as a Support Therapist (FST team member) master's degree in social work with a License or Limited license in Social Work, or a LPC licensure
• In Indiana, must be a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker to hold this position.
• Must meet all requirements to serve First Steps Clients in Indiana

Experience

• Strong knowledge of & experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder & other developmental disabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Credentialed as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (only if working as a BCBA)
• Appropriate state required licensure to complete and bill for clinical work
• Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals
• Experience developing and conducting training for various audiences.
• Ability to sit & use computer keyboard
• Ability to kneel, bend, & reach through a therapy session day

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee.