Autism Program Mental Health Associate

Company: New Story Schools
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Rivermont, a New Story School is currently seeking an Autism Program Mental Health Associate to join our team. New Story School is a private licensed academic school that provides special education support for children up to the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavior disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.Under the collaborative supervision of a BCBA/BCaBA and Principal, the Autism Program Mental Health Associate will provide instructional support to assigned student(s) implementing assigned tasks, methods, and techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other developmental disabilities.Responsibilities* Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to implement appropriate services.* Provide instructional support to students using ABA and VB techniques.* Maintain student confidentiality per agency policy, FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality.RequirementsThe Ideal candidate will have* Experience working with children with behavior/learning disorders is preferred* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Great attention to detail* A positive can-do attitudeQualifications* High school diploma or GED required. A four-year degree from a college or university is preferred.* Must complete Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training (approximately 40 hours) within the first 30 calendar days of employment. (Note If a New Story BCBA or BCaBA is able to provide supervision and oversight, the candidate may obtain the full RBT credential, however this is not required.)BenefitsEligible New Story School employees will receive* Medical and Prescription Plan* Health Savings and Spending Accounts* Vision and Dental Insurance* 401K Retirement Plan with employer matching* Life and AD&D Insurance* Short-term and Long-term disability insurance* Voluntary Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance* Paid time off and Paid Holidays, including paid days for weather related closuresNew Story is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about New Story Schools, benefits and careers please visit our website https //newstoryschools.com/careers

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