1:1 Therapeutic Support Professional - Chicago, United States - LEEP Forward

LEEP Forward

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

LEEP is a multidisciplinary clinic with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Educational, Developmental and Behavioral services, as well as a variety of social groups, including LEEP Forward Therapeutic Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programming, and Quantum LEEP Academy K-8th Grade Independent Therapeutic School Program.

Children enrolled in our programming are between the ages of 3-14 years old with a variety of developmental differences, including autism.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct services to teens on the autism spectrum in a group setting
Facilitate group activities and support positive social interactions
Use a developmental relationshipbased approach to build strong, supportive relationships with the teens and their families
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated and effective care
Monitor and document progress, ensuring that each teen's individualized goals are met
Provide crisis management support as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Mental Health Field, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
At least 2 years of experience working with teens on the autism spectrum
Strong background in developmental relationshipbased work and an understanding of autism spectrum disorders and their impact on development
Experience working with teens with big behaviors and able to support hard discussions and perspective taking
Able to work independently while also being a collaborative team member
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Previous experience/training utilizing Crisis Intervention Methods, Safety Care Specialist Training preferred.

Our organization values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Details:

Programming is year round with Holiday breaks
Certification in Crisis Intervention using QBS Safety Care
Monthly Scheduled Professional Development opportunities
Support in obtaining Registered Developmental and/or Behavior Technician Credential

Job description from student:

Would like someone that is cool, relaxed, tells funny jokes, creative, respectful, likes to research about different cultures, is open to conversation and gives me personal space.