ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: (other duties may be assigned)
Develop and implement educational and social skills training curriculum/activities.
KEY MEASURES:
Prepare and turn in weekly lesson plans to the Program Supervisor on Fridays for the following week.
Facilitate daily age appropriate individual and group hands-on activities to promote individual academic and personal success with specified therapeutic goals and measurable outcomes daily.
Coordinate academic and social tasks with specified objectives and goals to address student needs as identified on IEPS.
Encourage student participation in all activities.
Complete educational assessments/evaluations and Curriculum Based Assessments (CBA's).
KEY MEASURES:
Develop and administer testing material.
Grade all tests and papers.
Perform and score Curriculum Based Assessments.
Complete progress reporting for school districts on an as needed basis.
Distribute copies of assessments to the appropriate staff, programs, and school district personnel.
Develop and implement goals and objectives which relate directly to the student's needs as listed on their IEP.
Complete job related reports, notes, and documentation as necessary.
KEY MEASURES:
Complete monthly review paperwork for SBLP updates.
Develop termination summary upon discharge.
Maintain weekly statistics regarding services provided including daily points and refocus time, etc.
Develop behavior management programs.
KEY MEASURES:
Promote positive interaction between students and encourage progress on individual treatment objectives.
Implement behavior strategies with S.E.L.F. and individual treatment programs for each child.
Complete applicable special program charts.
Provide behavioral incentives to students.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships to ensure quality, seamless service for all students.
KEY MEASURES:
Conduct community meetings at the beginning and end of program days.
Use open communication with members of the treatment team, outside agencies and schools, ensuring positive relationships and continuity of care.
Practice social responsibility by participating in meetings with team members to review progress and seek input for behavioral interventions as needed.
Assist in ensuring a safe environment for all students using effective behavior management techniques.
KEY MEASURES:
Utilize Safe Crisis Management approaches and techniques when necessary.
Respond quickly and effectively in crisis situations.
Conduct Life Space Interviews as necessary to prevent crisis situations or in response to a crisis.
Model the Sanctuary commitment of Non-Violence by use of de-escalation techniques as the first course of action.
Use S.E.L.F. to facilitate student movement through the four critical stages of recovery.
