developmental therapist early childhood spec - South Bend, United States - Logan Community Resources Inc

Description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

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 Developmental Therapist is responsible for implementing programs at home or other sites. They will plan, implement, evaluate, and document each child's instructional curriculum to ensure proper programming. This will be done in conjunction with the child's parent/guardian who will attend during home visits.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• To devise and implement teaching styles and strategies compatible with the child/family's individual needs and based on his/her current developmental status.
• To facilitate the growth of the child's parents as teachers by providing the resources and support necessary for them to adequately meet each goal.
• To provide the child's parents with a developmental model of learning which will help them to clarify and realize their own child's needs, thus enabling them to make good program choices.
• To visit and consult with other community service providers who also provide services to children whom LOGAN serves.
• To consult with children/families in small groups who may have like needs served by other instructors.
• To prepare, in conjunction with parents and other agencies, and ancillary staff, an Individualized Family Service Plan that encompasses the needs of the family and developmental needs to the child. This should be stated in words that are functional for both child and family.
• To evaluate and record, in consultation with the parents and appropriate agencies and ancillary staff, each child's overall programming and recommend, where indicated, curriculum enhancement or alternative placement. Methods of evaluation will be current with agency standards. This is to be reported on selected developmental checklists, quarterly reviews, evaluation reports, and selected family assessment checklists. Evaluation tools used will be determined by agency standard.
• To bring to the attention of appropriate staff or other concerned professionals, any special needs of the child or family.
• To suggest to the Director and other Infant/Toddler staff, the implementation of expanded services or innovative programs where client needs are not being met.

• Responsible for the health and safety of children served at all times.
• Expected to serve as role model for persons served.
• Expected to serve as an advocate and to protect the rights of children served.
• Expected to participate in training as required by their supervisor or for all LOGAN staff.
• Other duties as assigned as deemed necessary for the betterment of the program.
• Plan instructional activities, as well as activities in the community.
• Furnish all required monthly statistics on a timely basis.
• The Developmental Therapist should respect the confidentiality and cultural diversity of the child and their family at all times, in accordance with LOGAN policies.
• May be asked to serve on a LOGAN committee that addresses the internal operations of the agency.
• Provide evaluations in a variety of settings to determine program needs of infants and toddlers.
• Participate with all First Steps staff and other community agency personnel in developing appropriate outcomes for Individual Family Service Plans.
• Provide reports and written programs to families and other professionals following First Steps guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree, or above, in the area of child development, special education, early childhood education, or nursing; according to the requirements of the Indiana First Steps Program.

• One year of experience serving children 0-3 is preferred but not necessary.

• The ability to communicate with other appropriate staff, supervisor, and agency personnel.T
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with children and families within this format.
• The ability to provide developmental outcomes for each child and demonstrate activities and strategies to their families and or caregivers.
• The ability to be creative in exploring new and innovative ideas.
• The ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
• The ability to establish and maintain a system that helps to keep all paperwork, necessary to the job, timely and organized.

• The ability to lift a child three years of age and under, weighing up to approximately 50 pounds with adaptive equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a First Steps Provider.