Starting salary: $20 per hour!   Position Summary: The Monarch Center for Autism at Bellefaire JCB—a nationally-recognized leader in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) services—is developing a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for children with ASD and comorbid mental health conditions.  To effectively serve our clients in this innovative, one-of-a-kind setting, we are currently hiring Psychiatric Residential Treatment Specialists to join our dynamic and versatile team. As a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Specialist, you will be afforded the unique opportunity to participate in the development of a gold-standard, inpatient clinical and educational program for children with ASD.  Serving a small cohort of six-to-twelve-year-olds in a hospital-like-setting, you will operate as an integral member of the treatment team—participating in assessment, treatment planning, intervention, data collection, and clinical rounding, amongst other essential duties. This career opportunity is ideal for motivated professionals seeking applied experience in autism and behavioral health therapy services, special education, and evidence-based practices. We are offering top-of-the-market salaries, a robust benefits package, flexible schedules, and invaluable professional development opportunities for driven individuals who are interested in joining our interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities Include: + Provide direct assistance and supervision to individuals residing in the PRTF during various activities of daily living including but not limited to, personal care, hygiene routines, toileting needs and meal preparation. + Follow and assist in coordinating daily schedules, routines and related client programming to ensure opportunities exist to target goals outlined on individual’s service plans. + Proactively provide support, guidance, communication strategies, environmental modification, and related de-escalation and physical management techniques for clients who may be experiencing acute crisis. + Collaborate with Intervention Specialists, Behavior Specialists, Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Speech and Language Pathologists within the PRTF educational environment to target and deliver curriculum and skill acquisition targets to supplement clients specific educational goals + Provide direct assistance to individuals’ educational and related programming for clients residing in the PRTF by facilitating and/or implementing lesson plans, curriculum, and targeted goals/activities outlined in individuals’ IEP, IPP, and/or individualized Care Plan. + Participate in meetings, clinical rounds, case management team meetings and other collaborative efforts to support the unique requirements of the PRTF. + Complete client-specific service documentation related to their individualized service plans, individualized education plans and/or Care Plans. + Work with client families, team members, managers and other stakeholders to optimize the program’s ability to provide comprehensive treatment for all individuals residing within the program(s). + Participate in mandatory and supplemental training necessary for working with individuals within the division of Monarch Residential Autism Services – PRTF including but not limited to behavioral supports, adaptive skill training, prompts for activities of daily living and community integration as is deemed appropriate in the Care Plan. Qualifications: + Minimum High School Diploma required with at least two years post-secondary education or certification and/or formal training in Autism Services required. A Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e. psychology, special education, etc.) strongly preferred.  + Basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent development, human sexuality, family dysfunction, psychology, sociology, behavior theory. + At least one year experience working with children, adolescents, and their families strongly preferred. + Experience working in PRTF, hospital, or hospital-like setting preferred. Why Work for Us: We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include: + Dental, vision and medical insurance + Defined benefit pension plan + 403(b) plan + Life insurance + Paid long-term disability + Generous paid time off and holidays Other perks of working with us include: + A friendly and appreciated staff + Working with a team committed to the well-being of others + A beautiful campus + Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities + Staff recognition program + A caring environment to work in! #LIBJCB  #BJCB-MAP-1 Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. 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