Job Title: Part time Developmental Therapist (direct care staff)

Employee classification: Part-Time, non-exempt, hourly

Rate of Pay: $17.00-21.00 based on experience 

Location: San Diego, CA

Specific Responsibilities:

• This position will provide quality, family-centered, culturally competent treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). 
• Developmental Therapist (DT) will provide services to children in home, the community and/or other natural settings, 
• DT’s will provide 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 behavior intervention services to children, and parent education, according to goals described in the treatment plan.
• DT’s will ensure effective communication between all support team members 
• Complete necessary program and participant-related documents and reports and attend meetings and training as requested. 
• Developmental therapists will be directly supervised by a BCBA or licensed mental health clinician. 
• Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation, maintains driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and must have and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• 40-hour Orientation training in accordance with BCBA® guidelines 
• Read and refer to Clinical Staff Orientation Handbook
• New employees are required to pass an orientation exam demonstrating knowledge of autism, data collection, intervention strategies etc.
• Employees are expected to complete the orientation class, exam, and shadowing within the first month of employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or a minimum of two years’ experience with ASD or developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Must relate well to children and their families.
• Must have reliable transportation, relevant automobile insurance, a clean driving record, valid CA driver’s license and willing to drive vehicle for job related tasks.
• Employment is subject to required clearances which include tuberculosis test, Live Scan fingerprints, and clean driving record. 
• Must have 3 weekday afternoon – early evening availability and be able to work 2 Saturdays a month from approximately 10:30 am – 5:00 pm.

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