Educational Assistant

5 months ago

Nepean, Canada ABA Connections Inc. Full time

**EFL Lead Therapist Job Description**

**Position Summary**

An EFL Lead Therapist organizes, supports, and assists with life and independent living programming for clients and youth diagnosed with learning, intellectual or physical disabilities in the Essentials for Living Program. EFL Lead Therapists provide clinical skill instruction and implement behaviour reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) using sound clinical judgment under the supervision of the EFL Head Teacher. In addition, EFL Lead Therapists are responsible for collecting skill acquisition data and behavioural data including cold-probe, frequency/rate, manding, duration, ABC data etc, completing Catalyst session notes, creating and managing client materials, and conducting assessments (preference assessments, skills assessments) under the guidance and supervision of the EFL Head Teacher and ABA Connections Clinical Team.

EFL Therapists, under the supervision and support of the EFL Head Teacher, will be responsible for implementing lesson plans, modifying activities and programs to meet the needs of clients, facilitating transitions, and maintaining smooth and efficient program operations. In addition, EFL Therapists will assist in supporting clients with daily living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing, and bathing. The EFL Therapist will assume the responsibilities of the EFL Head Teacher when not present and required including setting clear expectations, delegating and assigning tasks, conducting regular team meetings, facilitating communication, disseminating data and providing support, training and resources.

EFL Lead Therapists are to act in accordance with the _Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts_ and the _Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers (2nd Edition)._

**Program Preparation and Development**
- Assist in developing, modifying, and preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials that encourage active participation and skill development and generalization.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of each client
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each client assigned.
- Collaborate with team members to continuously refine and enhance program creation and development based on the needs of the client, the EFL program and ABA Connections
- Assist with extracurricular activities, community outings, presentations, or special guests as assigned.
- Adapt programming and curriculum based on the client ability level and needs
- Review all available information pertaining to clients and programming on a regular basis

**Instructional Support**
- Prepare and organize the teaching environment and materials for learning activities and programming
- Implement instructional, therapeutic, and skill development activities principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and sound clinical judgment
- Identify individual client needs and challenges, and provide appropriate guidance and support
- Identify individual client needs and challenges, and provide appropriate guidance and support.
- Assist clients with personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
- Manage interfering and complex interfering behaviours including, but not limited to: aggression, self-injury, elopement, PICA, and more using behaviour protocols including intervening in crisis situations.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
- Complete session notes following company policies and procedures ensuring accurate documentation
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each clients’ medical, physical, behavioural communicative, and emotional needs.
- Set an example for clients by modeling prosocial, professional, and positive behaviours

**Client Growth and Development**
- Conduct ongoing assessments of client achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assist in selecting treatment goals based on assessment results and family/professionals input
- Assist in the development of program goals and behaviour plans
- Maintain detailed notes and prepare written documentation regarding client progress, key decisions, and update points.
- Assist in creating program goals under the supervision of the EFL Head Teacher and Clinical Supervisor
- Prepare written documentation regarding children’s plans and progress as required
- Document key milestones, achievements, and progress using a variety of means
- Monitor treatment fidelity
- Assist in the planning transitions for clients and their families

**Classroom Management and Organization**
- Maintain a clean, organized and visually appealing classroom set-up based on the Essentials for Living Program design
- Promote a cla

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