House Manager Bachelors level practitioner(s) with 3-5 years of supervisory experience and relevant experience with youth with I/DD challenges or an unlicensed Master’s level practitioner with 1-year relevant experience Supervise milieu staff and schedules; Oversee daily operational aspects of the house; Arrange and participate in family orientation (within the first 24 hours); Provide case management Provide on-site family activities One Full time dedicated to each house. Milieu Staff Bachelor’s level practitioner(s) with 1 year relevant experience or high school diploma practitioner with 3-5 years of experience providing direct care to youth with I/DD challenges in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting Participate in the youth orientation (within the first 24 hours of admission); Provide and supervise milieu activities; Provide community integration via focused recreational activities; Provide direct youth supervision; Attend treatment team meetings; Provide pre-vocational skills training; Provide Positive Behavioral Supports; Administer medication as prescribed, under supervision of LPN as needed Collect and record data; Provide Instruction/assistance in ADL’s Full time dedicated to each house. Applicant to provide # of staff needed to comport with minimum RFP requirements. educational
Behavior Specialists Behavior Specialist: Master’s Degree (e.g. BCBA) 40 hours per week) flexible to the needs of the youth; with a minimum (3) year working with the autistic population: Under the supervision of the psychologist develops and implements behavior plans: Implement behavioral support interventions and activities; Provide interventions based on youth’s needs; Complete the initial crisis plan development, documentation, and consultation (within the first 48 hours of admission); Complete the initial crisis plan debriefing with family and youth (within the first 48 hours of admission); Implement the individualized Behavior Plan; Provide training and supervision to support staff providing; Modify the Behavioral Plan based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data; Attend Monthly Treatment Team Meetings. Full time dedicated to this program. Applicant to provide # of staff needed to comport with minimum RFP requirements.
Psychiatrist Board Certified Child Psychiatrist Licensed in the State of New Jersey Complete a Psychiatric Intake Assessment and report; Complete, along with RN, assessment to identify evident medical conditions that may be contributing to target behaviors Participate in the development of the initial treatment and crisis plan; Participate in medication management meetings; Complete clinical visit with each youth as needed; Provide clinical consultation with family, as needed; Coordinate all medical care; Attend treatment team meeting; Provide 24/7 availability 1 Full time dedicated to this program Nurse /RN Registered Nurse (RN) with a current New Jersey registered nursing license and one year direct care nursing experience with children Complete, along with psychiatrist, assessment to identify evident medical conditions that may be contributing to target behaviors Provide supervision and deployment of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Implement a quality assurance program; Complete medication audit; Provide consultation as needed. 1 Full time dedicated to this program, on call 24/7
Allied Therapist Preferred credential is Bachelor’s Degree in related field. All allied therapists must have a minimum of one (1) year experience working with I/DD and particularly youth with autism; credential must be appropriate to therapy offered Services are provided as recommended in the treatment plan; Recreation/Leisure Assessment and report (within the first week). Provides activities to assist with improvement in youths behaviors, such as yoga, movement, art therapy, music therapy, etc. Applicant to provide ability to contract with or provide personnel through agency the appropriate credentialed allied therapists. Occupational Therapist Master Degree in Occupational Therapy, appropriate NJ license and three years of experience working with children Promotes skill development and independence in activities of daily living (ADL); Conducts assessment upon admission to determine identified sensory needs; Provides treatment for sensory processing difficulties; Identify and eliminate environmental barriers to participation and daily activities; Works in conjunction with the OT in the setting to augment services both in the house and with the family Attend treatment team meeting; Provide other services as identified in treatment plan; Full time dedicated to program. Service in addition to OT received at school