Developmental Disabilities Intern (Essex County) - Unpaid

Developmental Disabilities Intern

At Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare Solutions, we provide comprehensive technology-driven healthcare solutions for healthcare organizations, including hospitals, long-term care, outpatient facilities, and residential treatment. We are focused on acquiring the best talent. We want our Developmental Disabilities Interns to be internally motivated and adaptive. We value our fast-paced team dynamic and are looking for individuals who embody our core values as a client-focused organization.

Job Summary: We are looking for the best talent to work in our in-community weekly therapeutic services as a Developmental Disabilities Intern. The program assists individuals with behavior modification and gaining socialization skills, and adaptive modalities necessary to function successfully in the home and community. This position is the face of the organization and individuals in this role have a daily impact on improving the quality of life for the individuals served as they provide 1:1 direct behavior analysis services in home and community settings. Clinicians will provide services utilizing assigned Treatment Plans and Positive Behavior Supports. This is an unpaid internship. A flexible schedule is allowed, but availability in the evening hours is required.

Education & Experience:

• Current college student, or recent graduate.
• Applicants must be pursuing or have a completed Master's degree in Special Education, or a related field. Those with equivalent work experience will be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accepting Respite and Behavioral Assistance Cases.
• Shadowing Intensive in Community (IIC) and Behavioral Assistance (BA) Cases
• Submission of weekly progress notes using daily living tasks checklist and DAP Note Format
• Working directly with individuals ages 4-21 and their families
• Providing Respite care or Behavioral Assistance to assigned youth
• Assisting in providing individual and small group therapy
• Assisting IIC Therapist in providing psychoeducation, crisis prevention and intervention, and addressing maladaptive behaviors in assigned youth.
• Individual Support of plan development and implementation of BA Treatment Plans
• Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours.
• Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services
• Collect data and carry out treatment as designated by the supervising Therapist, which includes:
• Facilitating environmental arrangements
• Using behavioral and clinical interventions
• Teaching and developing new skills
• Implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behavior
• Behavior modification, conditioning, and positive reinforcement.
• Must be willing to work with the child or youth to increase life skills
• Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Educate parents on positive parenting, behavior reinforcements, and smooth transitioning.
• Assist Therapists in crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention.
• Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed.
• Participate in required behavioral and clinical therapy training.

Skills & Abilities:

• Active Listening & Critical Thinking
• Positive leadership
• Patience & Understanding
• Adaptability
• Reliability & Attentiveness
• Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Ability to multitask.
• Service-oriented and able to resolve customer grievances.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole preferred.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be able to provide proof of credentials and at least 3 professional references.
• Must consent to and pass a formal background check including fingerprinting.
• Planning or Currently enrolled in a Practicum or Internship in a Master's Degree Program
• Interns are required to complete the DCF COSC Behavioral Assistant Certification within 6 months of their hire date (Note: This is a Virtual Training that can be spread out over the 6 month period.)
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience in respite care, behavioral healthcare, or a similar field, with direct involvement in supporting individuals facing behavioral challenges (such as maladaptive behaviors), developmental/intellectual disabilities, or mental health conditions.
• Has knowledge of Behavioral Interventions and some clinical training
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole).

Schedule: We are offering flexible hours. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can commit to providing services during the evening hours. We provide services seven days a week, tailored to the Caregiver's requirements and within the Client's approved hours.

COVID-19 Considerations: To keep our employees safe, we have implemented socially distanced work areas for all office employees, daily health and wellness checks of all employees and visitors upon entry to our building, and regular sanitation of common areas and touchpoints. We ask that our Providers follow the COVID protocols listed in their training.

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