Under the direction of a Behavioral Consultant, or Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA), the intern performs behavioral therapy and directs, guides, teaches, mentors students with autism. Uses the Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA) techniques to reinforce desired behaviors set up through the programming. Treats students and their families with dignity and respect while helping to reinforce a positive and conducive environment for learning. The intern will also do behavioral programming under the supervision on the BCBA working towards degree required supervised hours.

Location:

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* Develops, supports, implements, and modifies therapeutic and behavioral management programs.
* Performs patient evaluation, works with school to develop IEP and plans out ABA portion of program.
* Assesses student's learning and emotional needs by working directly with the students and consulting other team members and/or family members.
* Participates in team, staff, parental and professional meetings and consults with teams as representative of child's treatment status.
* Provides one on one and small group instructions implementing daily and weekly programs. Assists students in class routines and transitioning between activities while reinforcing behaviors through the use of positive behavior support and collects data/writing anecdotal information of behavioral progress.

Education:
*Bachelor's degree in Psychology, required.
*Must be halfway through Master's program, required.
*ABA as required by graduate program.

Experience:

Proficient clinical Experience with children between the ages of 1-12, required.

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)
Squat/Kneel
Climb stairs/Ladders
Reaching above shoulder
Driving required
Lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs. or greater/with assistance
Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. or greater/ with assistance if needed
Exposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens
Exposed to chemicals and/or medications
Exposed to fumes/gases/ vapors
Exposed to biohazard waste
Machinery usage
Power tool usage
Working with electricity
Working at heights
Working in hot or cold temperatures

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)
Driving work required
Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.
Exposed to blood and/or bodily
Fluids
Exposed to loud noises
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)
Bend/twist
Climb stairs/Ladders
Flexing/extending of neck
Reaching above shoulder
Hand usage: grasping, gripping, turning
Repetitive hand/arm usage
Use of Computer skills
Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)
Squat/Kneel
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Audible speech
Hearing acuity
Depth perception
Color Vision
Peripheral vision
Seeing- far/near
Problem solving
Decision making
Interpreting data
May be constantly interrupted, requiring changing from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet