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About the Role

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, offering a range of programs including educational, vocational, life skills, parent training, recreational activities, and crisis intervention. Our vision is to be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Responsibilities

Reviews pre-placement, psychological, educational, residential, social, and medical assessments and makes recommendations regarding appropriateness of placement.
Conducts ongoing review of Individuals Life Plans to ensure appropriateness of placement, goals, objectives, educational methods, and related services.
Reviews Staff Action Plans to ensure compliance with regulations and agency philosophy.
Conducts reviews to ensure individuals are served according to Individual Life Plans and IPP goals.
Participates in Human Rights Committee Meetings to present behavioral data and address issues.
Reviews incidents involving behavioral issues.
Observes staff interaction with individuals, provides feedback, and collects data.
Develops and trains staff in behavioral principles, technology, and individualize behavior programs.
Ensures proper oversight of behavior programs and training for staff and individuals.
Intervenes in special individual cases requiring non-routine procedures.
Participates in initial in-service training for new employees regarding behavioral principles and technology.
Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments for individuals as needed.
Writes, trains, and implements behavior support plans as needed for individuals.
Ensures proper daily behavior and education programs occur and align with individual valued outcomes.
Reviews and assists in ensuring program documentation compliance with regulatory agencies.
Conducts ongoing development and monitoring of Individual Programming.
Provides ongoing staff training and supervision.
Mentors Day Hab Specialists and supports their goal development.
Conducts individualized criterion-referenced inventories of behavior repertoires annually.
Analyzes individual progress on a daily or moment-to-moment basis.
Develops curricula and behavior procedures for the program.
Assures appropriate scheduling and staff coverage in assigned groups.
Assists with the transition and updating of Agency-wide technology systems to meet security, compliance, and regulations.
Conducts ongoing staff training on recording and inputting data into EHR systems.
Ensures compliance with Medicaid billing procedures.
Follows agency Policy and Procedures for EHR.
Follows all Hawthorne Foundation Inc. Policies and Procedures.
Implements all individual valued outcomes and oversees their implementation by Direct Care Staff.
Reviews goal books for compliance of all behavior programs.
Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.
Directly responsible for all individuals' health, safety, and welfare.
Assumes additional responsibilities when assigned.
Participates in creating schedules for staff in all groups assigned supervision.

Requirements

Master’s Degree preferred in Education or Behavior Psychology with experience in DD/OPWDD (Bachelor's Degree with experience can be considered).
Work Experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities’ OPWDD.
Must have Registered Behavior Technician credential or in process of obtaining within 3 months.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, MA in ABA or 15 credits in ABA preferred (or working towards).
Knowledge of educational, behavioral procedures, principles and technology.
Knowledge of educational/treatment planning.
Sensitivity to the needs of the Individuals.

Skills

Applied behavior analysis
Person-centered practices
Educational programming
Behavioral principles
Behavioral technology
Treatment planning
Functional Behavior Assessments
Behavior support plans
Data analysis
Staff training
Supervision
Mentoring
EHR systems
Medicaid billing

Work Type

Full-time

Education Level

Master's Degree preferred
Bachelor's Degree considered

Salary/Compensations

$750– on completion of 3 months of employment
$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Retirement Plan
Education Incentives
Life Insurance/AD&D
403B Plans
Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Time for Eligible Employees
Sign-on Bonus of $1500

About the Company

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available.
We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.
Vision Statement: To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.
Mission Statement: Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their community.