Job Title: Group Instructor of IBHS Group Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Clinical Specialist of IBHS Group Services

Department: IBHS Franklin/Fulton

SUMMARY

The Group Instructor works within the ABA Group Classroom treatment team delivering evidence-based treatment interventions to a small group of children attending the program. The Group Instructor will provide direct care under the Clinical Specialist and Lead Group Instructor, implement behavioral interventions in accordance with the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP), assist with group activities, maintain safety in all activities, document daily progress notes, set up for activities, and assist with any daily living skill deficits. The primary focus is to demonstrate skills that lead to improvement of an individual's behavior, decrease skills deficits, and promote emotional well-being within the ABA group program. The Group Instructor is a two day per week part- time position within the IBHS group setting. If desired, staff are eligible for additional hours in the IBHS setting.

In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life expects the employee be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence-based practices. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the behavioral intervention plans for the identified children in group classroom.
• Provide specific interventions to assist a child in decreasing behaviors of concern, developing age-appropriate daily living skills, and increasing social and cultural interaction skills.
• Implement daily group classroom schedule.
• Document client activities, behavioral data and progress for every period of service. May need to prepare professionally written summaries and documents describing a client's behavior and progress in achievement of treatment plan goals.
• Work as a positive team member supporting the team's mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting and cooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the team's common operating approach.
• Accepts professional responsibility and serves as a role model for positive, pro-social behavior; modeling respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, and professional boundaries.

• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending all required meetings, trainings and organizational trainings.
• Attends individual and group supervision.
• Complete at least 20 hours of training annually that is approved by the PA Department of Human Services as outlined in the individual training plan.
• Candidate will have to successfully complete and maintain certification of ESPI training. ESPI techniques are only used in compliance with Folium policy and procedure and within guidelines established by third-party experts in the proper and legal use of ESPI.
• Maintain an active valid driver's license issued by state in which they reside and must immediately notify their supervisor or Human Resources if their license is suspended or revoked for any reason.
• May perform other special projects or duties.

SKILLS

Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with clients. Must be able to remain calm in a crisis situation, identify underlying causes of problem situations, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate potentially explosive situations. Must be a team player.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND

Qualifications must meet one of the following:

1. Certification as a BCaBA
2. Certification as a RBT
3. Certification as a BCAT
4. Have a behavior health certification or behavioral analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
5. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have a completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA.
6. Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the PA Department of Human Services or Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Group Instructor will have an updated Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Background Check, and Act 31 CPSL Mandated Reporter Training prior to working alone with a child.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work setting is primarily within the classroom setting with the group building and may include participation in daily living skills such as toilet training and feeding/eating at mealtime.  Additionally, the role can include, but not limited to, home, community, or extended or kinship family home. Working conditions involve physical activities such as sitting and/or kneeling, playing, standing, and other activities interacting with young clients.? Clientele may at times be verbally or physically abusive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required or personnel so classified.

This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Laurel Life