Behavior Specialist, Early Intervention Pediatrics - Per Visit

Virtua Memorial Hospital; Cropwell (NJ); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 179 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/prescription, dental andvision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Résumé du poste

Virtua Health is seeking a skilled Child Development Evaluator to provide comprehensive evaluations for toddlers, including those with ASD, and to set goals and plans of treatment. The role focuses on assessing development, planning interventions, and coordinating care with families to support early childhood needs.

Candidates should have at least two years of direct care experience with ages birth to 5, a BA/BS in education or psychology, and a background in behaviors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience providing direct care to ages birth to 5 with behavioral interventions.
• Ability to develop and implement behavior modification plans.
• Strong communication with families and caregivers.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs.
• Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement.
• Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively, and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate.

Connaissances

Behavioral intervention programs

Family education communication

Formation

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in special education/early childhood/psychology

Description du poste

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations:

Job Information

Summary

Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs.
• Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement.
• Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in one of the following disciplines: special education, early childhood or psychology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Crisis Management Certification preferred. Coursework in behavioral methodology for children. Valid driver's license may be required.

Hourly Rate

$55.00 - $130.00

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Additional information

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.

Company Culture / Mission

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.