Summary
[ DUBAI JOBS Therapist / ]Employment:
Full Time
Job Duration:
Permanent Employment
Essential Duties
Clinical
– Provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy 30 hours per week
– Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of all student programs and behavior management guidelines
– Ensure all students’ safety and implement all safety procedures
– Incorporate specific objectives into context of ongoing activities (if applicable) and create opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
– Participate in clinical/educational meetings and trainings
– Conduct home visits and trainings with case student and family, as needed
– Monitor progress on student’s individual educational and behavioral goals
– Present regular case review at team meetings
Case Management
– Maintain student specific notebook including data systems, program materials, and reinforcers
– Record (daily) and summarize (weekly) all student data and maintain data graphs in student notebooks
– Write quarterly progress reports and assist with annual individualized education plans
– Complete assessments as prescribed by clinical supervisors
– Regularly communicate with parents of case student and relay parent information to supervisor
– Participate in monthly management by objective (MBO) meetings with supervisor
– Participate in family clinic for case student and back up case student as appropriate
Physical
The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of all direct care therapy positions.
– Administer protective holds, movements and carries
– Block student movements against the student’s weight (40-250 pounds)
– Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
– Able to move quickly and confidently to intervene when situations requiring protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary
– Pursue a running student when necessary
– Successfully complete CALM training (non-violent self-defense) The training has a strong physical component
Including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, carrying people, taking down a person to the floor and stabilizing people in a prone position
Location:Abu Dhabi, Agency/Company:The New England Center for Children (NECC). This application was posted on:Advertised 27 Apr 2020
DUBAI JOBS Therapist /
Responsibilities
Employment:
Full Time
Job Duration:
Permanent Employment
Essential Duties
Clinical
– Provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy 30 hours per week
– Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of all student programs and behavior management guidelines
– Ensure all students’ safety and implement all safety procedures
– Incorporate specific objectives into context of ongoing activities (if applicable) and create opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
– Participate in clinical/educational meetings and trainings
– Conduct home visits and trainings with case student and family, as needed
– Monitor progress on student’s individual educational and behavioral goals
– Present regular case review at team meetings
Case Management
– Maintain student specific notebook including data systems, program materials, and reinforcers
– Record (daily) and summarize (weekly) all student data and maintain data graphs in student notebooks
– Write quarterly progress reports and assist with annual individualized education plans
– Complete assessments as prescribed by clinical supervisors
– Regularly communicate with parents of case student and relay parent information to supervisor
– Participate in monthly management by objective (MBO) meetings with supervisor
– Participate in family clinic for case student and back up case student as appropriate
Physical
The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of all direct care therapy positions.
– Administer protective holds, movements and carries
– Block student movements against the student’s weight (40-250 pounds)
– Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
– Able to move quickly and confidently to intervene when situations requiring protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary
– Pursue a running student when necessary
– Successfully complete CALM training (non-violent self-defense) The training has a strong physical component
Including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, carrying people, taking down a person to the floor and stabilizing people in a prone position
About the Company
On June 27, 2007, NECC Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Vincent Strully, Jr., signed a long term agreement with the Abu Dhabi Health Services company (SEHA), launching a comprehensive education program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Established as a directive by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, NECC-Abu Dhabi (NECC-AD) ensures that children with autism in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have access to the facilities and resources that they need for a high quality education experience that will maximize their independence.
In January 2010, NECC-AD joined the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). NECC-AD provides intensive educational services utilizing the proven principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to UAE National children with autism and related disorders ages 3-9. NECC-AD is designed to replicate the comprehensive range of educational services and graduate education available in our U.S. center. Our new, world class facility is located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, just minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi.
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Requirements
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– Minimum bachelor’s degree (Psychology, Childhood Education, Education, Special Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis
– Experience working with special needs populations, preferred or Teaching Experience
– Experience using Applied Behavior Analysis, preferred
How To Apply
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