Program Developer

Job Description

Job Description

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

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

Organization Profile: 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

Qualifications 

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 

Accountability 

Directly accountable to the Day Habilitation Community Program Coordinator and Adult Programs Behavioral Supervisor Indirectly accountable Coordinator of Community Programs and the Executive Director 

Specific Responsibilities

Reviews pre-placement, psychological, educational, residential, social, and medical assessments and makes recommendations to the Coordinating Team regarding the appropriateness of placement for meeting an Individual’s needs. 

Ongoing review of Individuals Life Plans to ensure appropriateness of placement, goals and objectives, educational methods, and related services. 

Reviews Staff Action Plans to ensure compliance with existing regulations and agency philosophy. 

Conducts reviews to ensure the individuals are served according to Individual Life Plans and IPP goals. 

Participates in Human Rights Committee Meetings to present individual's behavioral data, address and discuss the issues and to follow up on the recommendations made by the Committee. 

Reviews incidents involving behavioral issues. 

Observes staff interaction with individuals, provide feedback, collects data. 

Develops and trains staff in behavioral principles and technology and individualize behavior programs. 

Ensures proper oversight of behavior programs, and of training for staff and Individuals. 

Intervenes in “special” Individual cases that require non-routine procedures. 

Participates in Initial In-service Training for new employees with regards to Behavioral principles and technology. 

Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments for individuals in the program as needed 

Writes, trains, and implements behavior support plans as needed for individuals in the program 

Ensures proper daily behavior and education programs occur and are aligned with individual valued outcomes.

Review and assist Day Habilitation Community Program Coordinator in ensuring that the Program is meeting documentation compliance requirements with all regulatory agencies. 

On-going development and monitoring of Individual Programming. 

On-going Staff Training and supervision. 

Mentoring Day Hab Specialists and Day Hab Specialist’s development of goals. 

Conducts individualized criterion referenced inventories of behavior repertoires (assessments) for all individuals on an annual basis. 

Analyze individual progress on a daily or moment-to-moment basis. 

Development of curricula and behavior procedures to be followed in the program. 

Assure appropriate scheduling and staff coverage in assigned groups. 

Assists with the transition and updating of Agency-wide technology systems to meet all security, compliance, and regulations of state and federal agencies; Medicaid and OPWDD. 

Conduct ongoing staff training on recording and inputting data of EHR (Electronic Health Records) into the IT platform system. 

Ensure compliance with Medicaid billing procedures. 

Follow agency Policy and Procedures for EHR.

Follows all Hawthorne Foundation Inc. Policies and Procedures. 

Implements all individual valued outcomes, and oversees the implementation of these outcomes 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 and reports to the Day Habilitation Community Program Coordinator and Adult Programs Behavioral Supervisor. 

Participates in creating schedules to staff in all groups assigned supervision.

• *MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.

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