About Us

For over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive. And we have big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

• Mission: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Vision: We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
• Values: We serve all individuals with compassion and respect. We are accessible and responsive, and we actively seek their input to better serve their needs.

The Role

The Associate Behavior Support Specialist will provide individual treatment for children with Special Health Care Needs ages 2 to 21. They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play/social skills) under the direct supervision of a Licensed Clinician, collect data on target behaviors, incorporate parent training, and communicate with supervisors regularly.

Essential Work Duties

• Focus on changing the client’s behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in various environments.
• Gather behavioral data to track progress in reaching behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan and periodically modify the plan, under the supervision of the Clinician, to adapt to the client’s response to the intervention.
• Implement learning programs (communication, self-help, and social skills) as written and instructed by the Clinician.
• Collect data on all treatment goals.
• Personal care.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate parent training so family members/caregivers can teach and support skills during typical family activities.
• Protect the rights and dignities of children with special healthcare needs and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians.
• Uphold and comply with all safety programs and policies to maintain a safe work environment for employees, consumers, family members, and visitors.
• Commit to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes, including regular attendance at staff meetings.
• Enhance the lives of those we serve through positive approaches, remembering that each person has individual needs and learning styles. Follow all approved treatment plans.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new staff, providing co-workers with positive and constructive feedback.
• Arrive to work in a timely manner, allowing time for necessary communication with families to occur. Review communication logs and at the beginning and end of all shifts.
• Follow all agency guidelines and department specific policies, i.e. sick time or vacation time usage and call-in policies, dress codes, etc. as specified in personnel manual.
• Utilize appropriate communication systems, including logs and direct communication to staff and supervisors.
• Participate in the development of individualized treatment plans as appropriate and follow accordingly. Actively participate in meetings.
• Be conscious of the schedules and responsibilities of those we serve with respect to their education and outside activities.
• Perform any other job responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Work one on one in the home/community with a client that has special healthcare needs.
• Review treatment plans to ensure comprehension and direction of the treatment and communicate any concerns related to clarity with the clinical supervisor.
• Meet with treatment coordinator and clinical supervisor to review and discuss family concerns, scheduling issues, and the administration of the plan.
• Attend agency and department specific trainings.
• Be prompt and consistent with work schedules; request a change in schedule at least two weeks prior to the change.
• Promptly turn in all completed time sheets and data sheets.
• Adhere to all agency policies.

Internal/External Relationships:

Internal: Frequent - All employee levels

External: Frequent - Families, advocates, therapists, social workers

Working Conditions:

Homes and surrounding community. Treatment may include transportation using personal vehicle, as needed. Staffing needs and operational demands may necessitate variations in starting and ending times, as well as variations in the total hours that may be scheduled each day and week, and the location(s) of the work assignment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Wide range of physical and intellectual skills. Lifting, driving, physical exercise, writing, phone, and computer skills.