Careers with Advance Kids

Description

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis, command of terminology in order to effectively communicate with supervisors and administration, understanding and working knowledge of the basic behavioral principles, verbal behavior, and incidental training; knowledge of prompt hierarchy, PECS and DTT; ability to appropriately address behavior excesses (i.e., tantrum, aggression, etc.).
• Punctual to sessions and meetings, consistently at work and on time, presents self professionally, dresses appropriately.
• Works well independently and as a team player; maintains effective and proper working relationships among coworkers, clients, and supervisors; welcomes feedback, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows directions, follows proper chain of command.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional student situations, keeps emotions under control, maintains student and company confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication, participates in meetings.
• Sets and achieves goals, adheres to a schedule, pursues training and development opportunities, volunteers readily, asks for help and offers help when needed, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality and accuracy, meets productivity standards, ability to multi-task, organizes work, completes work in timely manner, checks and responds to email within 48 hrs., completes billing on time and accurately.
• Displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges with resourcefulness, works well with students, displays high energy level.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions while using equipment and materials properly.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Education equivalent to a high school diploma, continuing education units a plus, and a minimum of one year experience working with children or adults, preferably in related field.

Physical Demands:

Run to safely intervene when a client is eloping or engaging in unsafe behavior. · Stand, sit, stoop, crawl, kneel, and reach to assist clients during daily activities and behavioral interventions. · Push and lift individuals weighing up to 75 pounds when necessary for safety, support, or mobility assistance. · Visually observe, vocally communicate, and hear clearly to monitor client behavior, respond to emergencies, and engage in therapeutic interactions. · Use a computer for documentation, communication, and program planning. · Travel via automobile for transportation of clients and/or community outings with clients.

Education equivalent to a high school diploma, continuing education units a plus, and a minimum of one year experience working with children or adults, preferably in related field.

Must be at least 18 years old; criminal background check; reference checks; provide a negative TB test; education verification; current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Other Requirements:

Must have reliable means of transportation and willingness to transport students via personal automobile; availability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week; and have access to a computer with knowledge of internet, e-mail and Microsoft Office applications.

Description

The direct care staff members, “Partners”, provide direct instruction and support for teen and adult consumers diagnosed with autism and other disabilities. Partners participate in a comprehensive hiring process of interviews and mandatory educational, health, and security clearances. Once employed Partners are required to attend mandatory training and pass competency written and in situ exams and evaluations within the first two weeks of date of hire before being assigned to a group of consumers. In the first year of employment, Partners are required to pass field competency tests every three months.

Provide supervision, instruction and guidance of consumers per directives provided by the Clinical Behavior Consultant.
 Support work tasks as designed.
 Ensure participation in work routines e.g., breaks, meal breaks, leisure time, etc.
 Ensure participation in leisure activities e.g., reading, games, etc.
Provide support during adaptive skill routines e.g., preparing a meal, hygiene, etc.
 Record the performance of individual consumers.
 Implement behavior intervention plans and record all data relevant to such behavior excesses.
Provide ongoing input, data, and communication with clinical behavior consultant on consumer progress, training needs, problems with consumer’s progression, behavior excesses, etc.
 Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis, command of terminology in order to effectively communicate with supervisors and administration, understanding and working knowledge of the basic behavioral principles, verbal behavior, and incidental training; knowledge of prompt hierarchy, ability to appropriately address behavior excesses i.e., tantrum, aggression, etc.
 Punctual to sessions and meetings, consistently at work and on time, presents self professionally, dresses appropriately;

Works well independently and as a team player; maintains effective and proper working relationships among coworkers, clients, and supervisors; welcomes feedback, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows directions, follows proper chain of command;
Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations, keeps emotions under control, maintains client and company confidentiality;
Effective oral and written communication, participates in meetings;
Sets and achieves goals, adheres to a schedule, pursues training and development opportunities attends ongoing mandated professional development, volunteers readily, asks for help and offers help when needed, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality and accuracy, meets productivity standards, ability to multi-task, organizes work, completes work in timely manner, checks and responds to email daily, completes billing on time and accurately;
Displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges with resourcefulness, works well with teens and adults, displays high energy level;
Observes safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly;
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Education/Experience/Training:
Education equivalent to High School Diploma.
Minimum of six months experience working with individuals with special needs in a home, care setting, classroom, recreational program, therapeutic or tutorial setting, or ABA program.
Partners receive formalized continuing education training throughout their employment, and are provided with continued hands on training and feedback on their performance on a daily basis. If a Partner exhibits deficits in any particular area of program implementation, re-training is provided within 30 days. Partners must receive 80% passing rate on all areas of the field competency and evaluation forms.
Physical Demands:
Ability to run, stand, sit, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach, push, and lift 75 pounds; vocal & hearing acuity; use of a computer; ability to travel via automobile.
Background Checks and/or Licensing:
Must be at least 18 years old; criminal background check; reference checks; provide a negative TB test; education verification; current drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
Other Requirements:
Must have reliable means of transportation and willingness to travel via personal automobile; availability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week; and have access to a computer with knowledge of internet, email and Microsoft Office applications.

Description

• Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including communication with such residents
• When needed, supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility’s program design including but not limed to

• Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
• Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
• Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
• Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency).
• Following residents’ IPPs;
• Ensuring residents’ rights

• Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Direct the work of others, when applicable
• Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
• Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
• Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
• Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
• Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
• Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
• Provide input regarding individual’s progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting.
• Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
• Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community.
• Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
• Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
• Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
• Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
• Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director immediately.
• Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow agency’s internal grievance policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency.
• Use feedback to improve performance.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
• Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information).
• Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
• Participate in individuals’ assessments, as requested.
• Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual’s skills, needs, and goals.
• Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
• Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
• Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1 and 2, 35-hour competency- based training course and a pass on the competency test within six months of start date.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients (e.g. ASL/Sign Language)
• Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records
• Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
• Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
• Successful completion of the on-site orientation process.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties. Training must include Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency.

Description

• Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including communication with such residents
• Supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility’s program design including but not limed to
o Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
o Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
o Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
o Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency).
o Following residents’ IPPs;
o Ensuring residents’ rights
• Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Direct the work of others, when applicable
• Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
• Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
• Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
• Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
• Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
• Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
• Provide input regarding individual’s progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting.
• Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
• Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community.
• Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
• Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
• Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
• Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
• Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director immediately.
• Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow agency’s internal grievance policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency.
• Use feedback to improve performance.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
• Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information).
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, IPP meetings, and other meetings requested by individual, supervisor, and/or Service Coordinator.
• Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
• Participate in individuals’ assessments, as requested.
• Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual’s skills, needs, and goals.
• Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
• Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
• Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Other Competencies and Skills

• Satisfactory completion of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1 and 2, 35-hour competency- based training course and a pass on the competency test within one year of start date.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients (e.g. ASL/Sign Language)
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation
• Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records
• Ability to direct the work of others, when applicable
• Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
• Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
• Successful completion of the on-site orientation process.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties. Training must include Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency

Supervision:
• 6 months of Supervisory experience required

Education and/or Experience:
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• A minimum of one-year prior experience implementing ABA with individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs

Physical Demands:
• Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure

Background Checks and/or Licensing:
• Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or
o Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR Section 80019(f) or
o Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in CCR Section 80019.1(r), unless, upon request for the transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility.
• Successfully pass background check, DMV report, and drug screening test

Other Requirements:
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid California Class C driver’s licensure in good standing
• Qualify for addition to Advance Kids dba Kala House vehicle insurance policy
• Obtain and maintain at all times while employed by Kala House, current CPR/first aid certification, and 20-hour assaultive behavior training (CPI and Ukeru) certification training.
o 60 days from the date of hire, staff must satisfactorily complete the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-hour training course and pass the competency examination administered by a QBMP, and become a Registered Behavior Technician or
o Be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional upon employment

Description

– Provide the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including ability to communicate with such residents
• Carry out the facility’s program design including but not limed to
o Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
o Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
o Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
o Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency).
o Following residents’ IPPs;
o Ensuring residents’ rights
• Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
• Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
• Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
• Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
• Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
• Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
• Provide input regarding individual’s progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting.
• Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
• Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community.
• Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
• Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
• Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
• Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
• Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director immediately.
• Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow agency’s internal grievance policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency.
• Use feedback to improve performance.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
• Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information).
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, IPP meetings, and other meetings requested by individual, supervisor, and/or Service Coordinator.
• Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
• Participate in individuals’ assessments, as requested.
• Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual’s skills, needs, and goals.
• Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
• Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
• Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Other Competencies or Skills:
•One year from hire date, staff must satisfactory complete the first and second Direct SupportProfessional (DSP) 35-hour competency- based training courses respectively and pass thecompetency test application to each training segment.
•Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
•Possess ASL/Sign Language skills, if applicable for the needs of the individual.
•Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications,shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
•Successfully complete the on-site orientation process.
•Successfully complete a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties (including training in Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Competency).

Education and/or Experience:
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• A minimum of six months of prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs

Physical Demands:
• Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure

Background Checks and/or Licensing:
• Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or
o Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR Section 80019(f) or
o Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in CCR Section 80019.1(r), unless, upon request for the transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility.
• Successfully pass background check, DMV report, and drug screening test

Other Requirements:
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid California Class C driver’s licensure in good standing
• Obtain and maintain at all times while employed by Kala House, current CPR/first aid certification, 25-hour of assaultive behavior training as provided by certified trainers as well as Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency
o 12 months from hire date, staff must satisfactorily complete the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-hour training course and pass the competency examination administered by a QBMP, and become a Registered Behavior Technician or
o Be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional upon employment

Description

• Work one-on-one with child, implementing individual lessons and behavior intervention plans as specified by the behavior consultant.
• Monitor progress by accurately recording each session and providing notes as indicated by behavior consultant on designated data sheets, or in online data collection system.
• Know and understand the specific goals and behavior plans of each client you are assigned.
• Implementation of each individual lesson (specific instruction, the exact target response that the child must display, the specific prompt level anticipated before giving the instruction, and the appropriate amount/type of the consequence for the target response).
• Communication with behavior consultant for questions on lesson implementation or progression, training needs, problems with child’s progression, behavior excesses, etc.
• Some clients require in-home services on a regular basis; other clients receiving center based services require monthly in- home visits in addition to their time at the center. Center based paraprofessionals are expected to provide therapy in the child’s home as directed by their supervisor.
• Complete medical notes for each session and collect parent signature at the end of the day.
• Check and convert daily billing and timekeeping records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Competencies or Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis, command of terminology in order to effectively communicate with supervisors and administration, understanding and working knowledge of the basic behavioral principles, discrete trials training (DTT) implementation, task analysis, verbal behavior, and incidental teaching; knowledge of prompt hierarchy, PECS and DTT; ability to appropriately address behavior excesses (i.e., tantrum, aggression, etc.) utilizing proactive and reactive strategies.
• Punctual to sessions and meetings, consistently at work and on time, presents self professionally, dresses appropriately.
• Works well independently and as a team player; maintains effective and proper working relationships among coworkers, clients, and supervisors; welcomes feedback, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows directions, follows proper chain of command.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations, keeps emotions under control, maintains client and company confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication, participates in meetings and overlaps with supervisors.
• Sets and achieves goals, adheres to a schedule, pursues training and development opportunities, volunteers readily, asks for help and offers help when needed, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality and accuracy, meets productivity standards, ability to multi-task, organizes work, completes work in timely manner, checks and responds to email within 48 hrs., completes billing on time and accurately.
• Displays original thinking and creativity, meets challenges with resourcefulness, works well with children, displays high energy level.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions while using equipment and materials properly.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Center Based Paraprofessionals

In addition to the above, the Center Based paraprofessionals will also complete communication logs daily, change diapers, assist in the general upkeep of the center and will arrive to scheduled shifts 5 min. prior to client start time to put away personal belongings, check daily schedule, set-up and prepare.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Salary Range: $75,000 – 92,000 salary/year