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Key / Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports a school-age child with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I / DD) as they work to achieve the goals set by the student’s teacher and related services team.
• Assists in the implementation of student’s individualized goals specific to areas of instructional and therapeutic focus at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teachers, related service providers and / or administrators.
• Follows all appropriate policies and procedures relating to the care and safety of assigned student and the student’s management needs.
• Assists student with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting and diapering; may also include assisting students on and off the toilet seat multiple times per day, utilizing approved agency authorized lifting techniques.
• Supports student in achieving their greatest level of independent functioning by observing behavior and following prescribed plans which address student socio-emotional and behavioral needs, through implementation of positive behavior interventions, where appropriate; may collect data, as directed.
• Motivates student to participate in individual and group interactions inside and outside of the classroom to develop interpersonal, social and communication skills and to fully participate in school activities.
• Provides support for student in daily therapy and / or related service sessions including transferring and / or positioning the student throughout the day, at the discretion and direction of supervisors, teachers, instructor(s), related service providers and / or administrators.
• Ensures the health and safety of students receiving supports in the community, which includes, but is not limited to preventing students from wandering, keeping the group together and assisting students in negotiating physical obstacles or impediments.
• Provides appropriate social and behavioral supports for student in all settings in accordance with individualized plans to ensure the health and safety of students, self and others including, but not limited to emotional support counseling, physical intervention using approved agency techniques and responding timely to challenging behaviors such as self-injurious behavior, injurious behaviors toward others or elopement risks.
• Ensures that the student is fed appropriately throughout the day, which may include following feeding plans for modified diets created by Speech Therapist / Team, maintaining the student’s safety at all times.
• Assists in the evacuation of the facility in the event of an emergency, including but not limited to fires, floods, or other emergencies which may arise, consistent with applicable agency, State and / or Local procedures.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Preferred Qualification Requirements

Compensation & Benefits :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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