Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology (Doctorate preferred).

• Licensed or license-eligible in WV and OH.

• Three to five years of related experience (preferred) as a psychologist working with children and adolescents presenting with autism and other neurodiversity concerns.

• Experience conducting psychological and psychoeducational assessments.

• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to develop and facilitate social skills groups designed for individuals who may struggle with interpersonal communication and relationships.

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.

Job Description:

• Conduct psychological assessments, testing and evaluations for adults, adolescents and children.

• Draft thorough diagnostic reports which include assessment findings and recommendations to families.

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on individual client needs.

• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.

• Lead therapy groups for children, teens and adults focusing on increasing social skills, coping skills, mindfulness and improving executive functioning.

• Stay current on the latest research and best practices in clinical psychology.

• Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care.

• Document services provided through appropriate clinical notes.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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• Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Valid West Virginia License as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CPR certified.
• 1 year of experience (preferred).
• Experience in pediatrics (preferred).
• Competent in verbal and written communication

• The position of Speech Therapist (ST) must have the credential of a Licensed Speech Therapist by the West
  Virginia Speech Therapy Board.. The Speech Therapist's duty is the performance of work requiring advanced
  knowledge in the field of Speech Therapy. This work is predominantly intellectual in character and requires the
  consistent exercise of discretion and judgment when determining appropriate interventions and treatments.
• The Speech Therapist's advanced knowledge as a ST is in the field of Speech Therapy and the ST's credential
  provides a recognized professional status. In order to become ST, an individual must poses an advanced degree as
  outlined in the WV Board of Speech Therapy's licensing requirements.
• The ST has completed specialized intellectual instruction and academic training as a prerequisite for becoming a ST
• Provide Speech Therapy services to clients designated by his/her supervisor
• Evaluates the patient’s level of communication deficit, hearing and swallowing function, as well as in developing the
  resulting plan of care/treatment including appropriate long-term treatment goals, selection of interventions, and the
  intensity, frequency and duration of services to meet the needs of an individual patient.
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at appropriate time points as assigned.
• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Regularly assesses changes in the patient’s status since the last visit/treatment day, and determines whether the
  planned services should be modified, performing a re-evaluation and obtaining revision orders from the physician as
  indicated.
• Counsels and educates the patient and family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually
  established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.

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• Provide for overall safety and health of the clients.
• Follow all ASC personnel policies.
• Work all assigned shifts
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client Treatment Plan or IPPs
• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
• Complete all assigned duties.
• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community involvement.
• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of communication.
• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work hours.
• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all clients
• Reasonably react to crises and incidents.
• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed.
• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a supervisor
• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor
• Successful completion of probationary period or pre-approved by COO based on background and experience.

Behavior Technician (BT) Required Training

• 10 hours of classroom instruction
• Pass a competency test with a minimum of 80% test score
• Accumulation of five proficiency checklists with a minimum score of 80%.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will:

• Provide for overall safety and health of the clients.
• Follow all ASC personnel policies.
• Work all assigned shifts.
• Attend mandatory meetings
• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client Treatment Plan or IPPs.
• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
• Complete all assigned duties
• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community involvement
• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of communication.
• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work hours.
• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all clients
• Reasonably react to crises and incidents
• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed
• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Successful completion of probationary period or pre-approved by COO based on background and experience
• Self Monitor and maintain all credentialing requirements as dictated by the BACB

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Required Training

• 40 hours of Approved RBT Training
• Pass the BACB certification test
• Supervision provided by a BCBA

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• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Two year’s professional experience

Job Description BSP's for Residential and Community Clients:

STAFF RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Training staff
• Conduct initial training with new trainees.
• Conduct ongoing training (hands-on, Habilitation, Communication, Behavior Management, 1:1 training w/management).
• Educate staff by providing in-service sessions on such issues as: current applicable publications, videos, techniques, medications, Medicaid, etc..
• Conduct monthly staff meetings.

CLIENT RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the general welfare and safety of clients at all times.
• Attend all scheduled IPP's
• IPPs/IEP-ensure meetings are scheduled in a timely manner and that the IDT objectives are implemented.
• Community Clients: Personal visits/telephone contact to/with client's homes in order to assess the needs of client/family and status of services. Visits to the home and contacts by telephone will be scheduled according to the needs of the client and his/her family.
• Maintain a link with other professionals involved with cilents to monitor needs and goals.
• Monitor, report, and investigate suspected or reported abuse and/or neglect

Behavior Support:

• Assess, observe, and document needs.
• Take information before the Behavior Management Committee.
• Write Behavior Programs with the Committee’s input.
• Implement, train, and reassess data.

Medical Needs for Residential Clients:

• Ensure health and medications are maintained.
• Assist the nursing staff in keeping required medical evaluations updated and current.
• Ensure all clients attend medical appointments with either a Manager or well-trained staff also in attendance.
• Ensure proper administration and documentation of medications.
• Work with the nursing staff to train medical techniques and ensure OSHA regulations are implemented properly.
• Ensure all medical supplies are maintained.
• Monitor nutritional needs and weights.
• Be an advocate for the needs of the clients. Search out all necessary means to achieve appropriate services and objectives.
• Maintain a positive relationship between the residents and their families, guardians, community support network and ASC (i.e. Case Management; Behavior Management).
• Maintain communication with the resident’s family.

Pre-Vocational Program Supervisor

• Develop programs of instruction /training
• Evaluate progress of programs
• Train Pre-Voc staff
• Ensure employment related goals are in the IPP and general hab activiites are designed to support
  employment goals.

• Complete BSP notes in a timely fashion.
• Ensure Program Documentation Forms, Habilitation Plans, Task Analysis, Behavior Management Plans and complete monthly Progress Reports
• Maintain all current medical records, Behavior Programs, Habilitation Plans, etc. at both the residence and Ensure that Incident Reports are documented properly and submitted within 24 hours of the incident.
• Maintain all staff documentation
• On call duty

• Training staff
• Conduct initial training with new trainees.
• Conduct ongoing training (hands-on, Habilitation, Communication, Behavior Management, 1:1 training
• Educate staff by providing in-service sessions on such issues as: current applicable publications, videos.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings

• Ensure the general welfare and safety of clients at all times.
• IPPs/IEP-ensure meetings are scheduled in a timely manner and that the IDT objectives are implemented.
• Monitor, report, and investigate suspected or reported abuse and/or neglect. 

• Assess, observe, and document needs.
• Take information before the Behavior Management Committee.
• Write Behavior Programs with the Committee’s input.
• Implement, train, and reassess data.

• Provide for overall safety and health of the clients.
• Follow all ASC personnel policies.
• Work all assigned shifts.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client Treatment Plan or IPPs
• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
• Complete all assigned duties.
• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community involvement.
• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of communication.
• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work hours.
• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all clients.
• Reasonably react to crises and incidents.
• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed.
• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Successful completion of probationary period or pre-approved by COO based on background and experience
• Self Monitor and maintain all credentialing requirements as dictated by the BACB.

• Complete 40 hours of Approved RBT Training
• Pass the BACB certification exam
• Participate in supervision provided by a BCBA
• Maintain certification (on-going)

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Program Documentation:

• Complete BSP notes in a timely fashion.
• Ensure Program Documentation Forms, Habilitation Plans, Task Analysis, Behavior Management Plans and complete monthly Progress Reports
• Maintain all current medical records, Behavior Programs, Habilitation Plans, etc. at both the residence and
  ensure that Incident Reports are documented properly and submitted within 24 hours of the incident.
• Maintain all staff documentation.
• On call duty

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Qualifications:

• At least a High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a safety sticker for their car
• All direct care staff must successfully complete agency training

Job Description:

The Direct Support Staff will:

• Provide for overall safety and health of the clients.
• Follow all ASC personnel policies.
• Work all assigned shifts.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client IPPs.
• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
• Complete all assigned duties.
• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community involvement.
• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of communication.
• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work hours.
• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all clients.
• Reasonably react to crises and incidents.
• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed.
• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Administer medications to clients.

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