This position is eligible for:

Full-Time: Sign-on Bonus - $600 at 75 days and $600 at 1 year of employment.

Part-Time: Sign-on Bonus - $600 at 75 days and $600 at 1 year of employment.

Relocation assistance if moving from a minimum of a 50 miles radius.

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans

Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures

403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

$15,000 company paid life insurance

Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Behavior Consultant/Family Support Therapist will provide education, training and direction for families, clients and other professionals in the areas of behavior management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) if a BCBA, establishing learning goals, functional analysis of behaviors, and the development of appropriate means of communication.

Essential Functions

• Perform behavioral assessments for clients.
• Develop behavior plans to assist clients to be successful at home, school and in the community.
• Provide training to parents and staff on the implementation of behavior plans.
• Monitor the implementation of behavior plans and modify plans when needed.
• Provide training for families and professionals in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis (if a BCBA), Positive Behavior Supports, environmental modifications and other accommodations.
• Provide direct therapy for clients at in the center, at home or in other environments as needed.
• Provide consultation and training for area schools and provider agencies in the area of behavior supports
• Develop and conduct a training series for parents and professionals on topics related to the general topic of autism and more specific topics such as behaviors, increasing communication, toilet training etc.
• Assists in the development of the Center’s resource materials relating to behavior and communication and social skills
• Provides training and direction to Logan staff regarding client behavior, intervention strategies, program development, etc.
• Work as a team member to develop and enhance the services provided by the Autism Learning Center.
• Works in cooperation with the Center’s community partners: The University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, to more relevant partners (Riverwood, Berrien RESA, Lakeland, United Way, Woodlands, Van Buren, etc.)
• Assists in marketing, and promoting the on-going financial sustainability of the Behavior Consulting services of the Center.
• Provides information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
• Works effectively with insurance companies and other funding sources to ensure on-going approval and funding of treatment plans.
• Provides supervision to staff assigned to service the BCBA’s/ Social Workers caseload in accordance with LOGAN’s HR policies and procedures including timely completion of performance reviews, disciplinary procedures and payroll policies.
• Maintains a positive and respectful relationship with families and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues and other staff.
• Demonstrates cultural competency in providing consistent high-quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
• Completes ADOS training program or present proof of ADOS certification and credentialing
• Completes ADOS assessment for clients as needed to maintain up to date diagnostics and meet insurance requirements.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health & safety of individuals served
• Represent the Autism Learning Center & LOGAN in a positive way in the community
• Serve as an advocate & protect the dignity & human rights of individuals served
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Management and Credentialed as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst OR Masters of Social Work with a License or Limited license in Social Work

Experience

• Strong knowledge of & experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders & other developmental disabilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals
• Experience developing and conducting trainings for various audiences
• Ability to sit & use computer keyboard
• Ability to kneel, bend, & reach
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee.