Autism Direct Support Professional

We currently service Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Carroll and Howard County. We are looking to bring on talented and passionate team members to work in the Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Howard County areas. Team members will occasionally be expected to provide services in our center located in Windsor Mill as well.

About Sankofa Behavioral Health

We invest in the whole family's right to self-determination by providing meaningful, individualized, and culturally relevant behavioral services. We affirm children, teens, and young adults who exhibit social, emotional, learning, and behavioral concerns using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) with a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. We not only uplift the children and teens we service through ABA, but empower parents and siblings of our disabled and/or neurodivergent clients with the common goal of enhancing the quality of life for the entire household through the provision of mental health services, parent guidance, advocacy tools, and group sessions.Our Guiding Values:Sustainability- We strive to ensure every person learns strategies they can continue long after our extensive work togetherIntegrity- We strive to exhibit high-quality ethical services, adhering to the standards set forth by our governing body and the population we serviceGrowth- We strive to increase meaningful skills for our clients to thrive within their own environmentsNurturance- We strive to provide a learning environment in which our clients feel cared for, heard, and prioritizedAutonomy- We strive to support our client's freedom of choice and independenceTrust- We strive to create a trusting relationship with our clients while overseeing their advancementsUnity- We strive to maintain a collaborative working relationship, placing emphasis on the team effort that is necessary to accomplish meaningful change Responsiveness- We strive to produce culturally responsive care that respects and acknowledges the identities and values that are important to our clientsEmpowerment- We strive to encourage clients to become the #1 advocate for their own progress


Description

About Sankofa Behavioral Health

We invest in the whole family's right to self-determination by providing meaningful, individualized, and culturally relevant behavioral services. We affirm children, teens, and young adults who exhibit social, emotional, learning, and behavioral concerns using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) with a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. We not only uplift the children and teens we serve through ABA, but also empower the parents and siblings of our disabled and/or neurodivergent clients, with the common goal of enhancing the quality of life for the entire household through mental health services, parent guidance, advocacy tools, and group sessions. Our Guiding Values: Sustainability- We strive to ensure every person learns strategies they can continue long after our extensive work together Integrity- We strive to exhibit high-quality ethical services, adhering to the standards set forth by our governing body and the population we service Growth- We strive to increase meaningful skills for our clients to thrive within their own environments Nurturance- We strive to provide a learning environment in which our clients feel cared for, heard, and prioritized Autonomy- We strive to support our client's freedom of choice and independence Trust- We strive to create a trusting relationship with our clients while overseeing their advancements Unity- We strive to maintain a collaborative working relationship, placing emphasis on the team effort that is necessary to accomplish meaningful change Responsiveness- We strive to produce culturally responsive care that respects and acknowledges the identities and values that are important to our clients Empowerment- We strive to encourage clients to become the #1 advocate for their own progress

Job description

We currently service Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Howard County. We are looking to bring on talented and passionate team members to work in the Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Howard County areas. Team members will occasionally be expected to provide services in our center located in Windsor Mill as well.


WEEKEND EVENING AVAILABILITY CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:

3:30-6:30 PM

4:30-7:00 PM

Job Duties:

• Provide direct behavioral therapy services to clients in individual sessions.
• Adhere to and support the company's policies and procedures.
• Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collect and graph data as instructed.
• Complete daily notes (related to implementation of the treatment plan) as instructed.
• Support the family and other caregivers in implementing the behavioral support strategies in the plan and collecting data.
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work after 5 pm on weekdays (ideally 3:30-6:30 p.m. or 5- 7:30 p.m.)
• Will require the ability to reliably commute to our center (located in Baltimore County, MD) as well as to various clients' homes located in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, and Howard County
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to run, jump, sit, stand, with or without accommodation
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal history background check
• Satisfactory reference checks
• Must pass tuberculosis test
• Reliable mode of transportation

Benefits of working for our dynamic, family-centered organization:

• Engage in meaningful work, impacting the lives of your clients!
• Unique and empowering work culture
• Equitable hourly rate. We use an objective pay scale. This means you never have to worry about being underpaid or paid unfairly in comparison to your colleagues!
• Supportive and collaborative team environment. Our RBTs are an integral part of the team and are treated as such
• Ongoing training is embedded into our culture. We provide supervision, weekly team meetings, and monthly staff training.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Opportunities to participate in industry conferences, workshops, and poster sessions
• Partial benefits package for individuals working under 30 billable hours/week (EAP/tuition reduction)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes:
• Mental health counseling
• Life coaching
• Work/life resources
• Medical advocacy
• Legal/financial resources
• Quarterly Wellness events
• Free Swag opportunities
• Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Tuition discount for Bachelor's and Master's level programs*

• Full benefits package for individuals working 30+ billable hours/week, including:
• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and Some Paid holidays
• Paid Session Cancellations
• Supervision for individuals pursuing BCBA or BCaBA certification
• Long Term Disability
• Health FSA
• Discounts:
• Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Prescriptions

Job Type: Part-time (with potential to evolve into Full-time depending on client needs and availability)

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (pay commensurate with experience and educational background)

Benefits

See Above

Job type

Part-time

Education

High school degree

Work location

On-site/Various locations throughout Baltimore and surrounding areas

Salary


$22 - $28 per hour