Human Rights Researcher Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

General Description

To provide staff development, supervision and organizational leadership for assigned program in the effective implementation of the applied behavioral analysis process; to supervise and monitor implementation of programming for positive behavioral changes; and to ensure successful relationships with partner organizations and families.

Essential Core Responsibilities

Case Management (60%)

• Supervises all behavior analytic programming for assigned clients, incorporating individual and group program objectives

• Administers medication as needed, following appropriate training

• Provides individualized parent training on tactics to address goals for students at home as needed

• Utilizes data for use in determining further programming

• Coordinates design and data collection of research projects under supervision of Director

Administration & Supervision (15%)

• Supervises and mentors staff assigned to teams, working with Human Resources to maintain appropriate staffing levels

• Ensures and documents program planning and management, individual client progress and staff development

• Oversees accuracy of implementation for individual Behavior Intervention Plans

• Conducts TPRA observations with staff working with clients

• Delivers staff training and other professional development as needed • Participates in development and oversees execution of expense budget for program

• Ensures that classroom teachers under supervision have a plan and are taking reasonable action towards (a) obtaining their provisional license, (b) obtaining their renewable license, or (c) maintaining their renewable license; whichever is applicable

Client Objectives and Required Documentation (10%)

• Develops specific objectives for each client during initial evaluation

• Ensures implementation of daily activities focused on each objective

• Maintains and updates Individualized Educational/Program Plans

• Reviews progress reports provided to parents

• Assesses progress and makes changes to programs as needed in collaboration with classroom teachers

• Coordinates communication with necessary parties regarding timelines for required meetings, authorizations, and services funding, etc.

Daily Activities (10%)

• Maintains daily communication with teams regarding each client and family

• Responds to emergency situations as needed

• Follows school policy to oversee the educational administration of The Faison School in the absence of Director of Administration and/or Director of Education

Performance Management (5%)

• Expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the program

• Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback

• Staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals

• Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur

• Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace

Experience Requirements

• Ability to apply knowledge of adult training in the techniques of applied behavior analysis

• Ability to develop, manage and supervise effective programming for clients with autism

• Supervisory experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of special education curriculum, applied behavior analysis and research.

• Previous experience with autism

• Experience in behavior intervention

• Ability to complete CPR, First Aid and human rights training

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education or related field required

• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis required; or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

• Special education teacher licensure in Virginia preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)

• Bend at all joints fluently

• Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes

• Reach in all directions

• Grasp using both hands

• Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues

• Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff

• Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position