Adaptive Skills Therapist - M.S

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc.

California (MO)

On-site

USD 46,838 - 49,593

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A community services organization in California is seeking employees to provide adaptive skills training for individuals aged 5-65. Responsibilities include teaching various skills, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families. A Master's degree in psychology or a related field is required, along with experience in the design of training plans. This position offers flexible hours and a competitive salary ranging from $34 to $36 per hour.

Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance.
TB test and criminal background clearance are required.

Responsibilities

Teach adaptive skills to children or adults aged 5-65.
Provide feedback to parents and write notes/reports.
Record data and comply with HIPAA laws.

Skills

Adaptive skills training

Communication skills

Collaboration with team members

Data recording and analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Liberty Behavioral and Community Services located in Downtown LA, CA, is seeking driven, talented, and experienced employees searching for a great opportunity to work with developmentally disabled clientele (ages 5-65) on much needed adaptive skills training, which includes but is not limited to independent living skills (personal hygiene goals, laundry/cooking skills, etc.), social skills (navigating and communicating in one’s own environment or in the community, back and forth conversation, social pragmatics, etc.), safety skills (community safety, internet safety, creation of appropriate emergency practices, etc.), financial management (paying bills, creating budgets, etc.), etc.

As an employee in Liberty's adaptive skills program, your duties will be to teach adaptive skills to children or adults between the ages of 5 and 65. You will be assigned a workload that may consist of 1:1 client ratio each requiring various hours of servicing per month (20-40+ hours). Employees will be required to set daily/weekly meeting times with the family and ensure adaptive skills training be delivered based on program goals and objectives. You are required to fill out daily activity logs, data sheets, sign in sheets, and compile monthly goal percentages to establish program effectiveness. In addition, this job will require you to travel to a client’s home, work on independent or family goals, and assist with socialization skills, self-care, daily living skills, financial independence, vocational exploration, and social/leisure activities. Work hours are flexible as times will be established with each family or client independently, which allows for individuals working for an advanced degree in psychology or related fields. Current positions allow for part-time or full-time work loads as cases become available.

**** Liberty Behavioral and Community Services will follow all state requirements for COVID-19.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide direct session
Provide feedback to parents
Collaborate with team members, parents, and AST providers
Write notes and reports
Review notes and reports
Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings and mentor meetings
Record data
Ensure the proper taking of data and notes
Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations

Required

Master’s Degree (in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field)
Must have valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Must have TB test, criminal background clearance.
Have at least 1 year of experience in the design and implementation of adaptive skills training plans
Have at least 1 year of working experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Preferred

Capable of lifting 50+ pounds
CPR and HIPAA Training, Safety First Training, and Mandated Reporting (procedures, laws, regulations) Training.
Clean driving record for 2 years
Familiarity with HIPAA
Must be able to be hired on with the agency and not contracted (no direct care providers will be contracted)
3-4 years of experience in a supervisory position
Licensed, Registered or Certified in one of the following fields and 5 years of experience in human services field, occupational therapy, special education, psychology, nursing, creative arts therapy, speech and language therapy, BCBA certified, DIR certified.

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