Full-time or Part-time opportunity available!
Are you a clinician looking to work with some amazing kids and teachers in a preschool setting? We have a unique opportunity to work either part-time or full-time position in our Bridges program, serving children in our school-based Day Treatment program in our Bangor and Brewer sites. Our staff are highly competent, extremely caring and motivated to make an impact in the world around them and they are looking for a new team member with a recent expansion. If you would like to join us in making a difference in the lives of children in our area, we invite you to apply today!
POSITION SUMMARY The Early Childhood Clinician will meet weekly expectations in providing direct clinical services to clients in a special education program for preschoolers. He/she is responsible to assure there is consistency in the supports provided to clients receiving services; that communication to and among team members is effective; that duplication of efforts is eliminated; bureaucracy is reduced; that the small agency feeling is maintained; that a holistic approach is provided to people supported; and best practices are used.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Clinician (LCPC preferred).
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder.
- Knowledge of developmental milestones and behavioral interventions.
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid/BBP certifications within 60 days of hire (provided by UCP).
- Must obtain Safety Care certification within 30 days of hire (provided by UCP).
- Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct clinical services to clients in a special education program for preschoolers 10-12 hours/week.
- Provide feedback on assessments and treatment plans, provide feedback regarding how to implement BCBA recommendations, ensure paperwork deadlines are met.
- Provide on-call feedback for support teachers working in client’s homes to provide 28 specialized service.
REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE
- Contractual and MaineCare guidelines
- Department of Education rules, including chapter 33
- Quality improvement plan
- Behavior and restraint regulations
- Confidentiality, HIPPA, and privacy laws and regulations
IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL TRATMENT PLAN PROCEDURES
- Ensure consistency is implemented each person’s plans and protocols
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to support people with a wide variety of needs
- Demonstrate a “people first” philosophy
- Teach approaches and strategies to direct reports and colleagues
- Develop and maintain a warm and friendly environment that is conducive to the achievement of optimal development of each person supported
- Make the health, safety, protection of rights and the development of the people supported his/her primary responsibilities
LEADERSHIP
- Reinforce highly integrated communication and collaboration within and among the team.
- Participate in a minimum of two events per year (fundraiser, community, promotional, etc.) to assist UCP in living up to its mission and/or meeting its organizational objectives.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Actively participate in professional development activities and trainings to enhance the knowledge and skills necessary for work in the human services field.
- Take active steps toward improving job performance by pursuing goals identified in annual performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, and constructive feedback from management and/or peers.
DOCUMENTATION & WRITING
- Complete documentation and writing responsibilities in a timely, accurate, actual, objective, detailed, and neat manner using correct spelling and grammar.
- Review, sign, and document appropriate action on all reports in a timely manner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift at least 33 pounds (or ¼ of own bodyweight), push and pull against potential resistance, and implement non-physical and physical interventions with people supported when needed.
- Adequate vision, reading, writing and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to maintain assigned work hours, having sufficient endurance to perform tasks over extended periods.
OTHER DUTIES - This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities for the position. Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT - UCP considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.