Applied Behavior Analysis Intern

Description

At Damar, our people are remarkable and our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results! We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can begin to fulfill your career ambitions.

A Damar Internship is a real job providing hands on experience as well as valuable leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the people we serve. Our program offers a great experience for anyone looking to go into ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).

You will gain valuable exposure to our unique client population, diverse team of highly qualified industry professionals as well as expand your peer network by working closely with other exceptional intern and practicum students with similar ambitions!

Responsibilities

• Follows the direction of ABA Program Director.
• Assists during initial ABA assessments and psychological testing.
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations, which may include client physical aggression.
• Consistently implements ABA strategies to reduce client’s maladaptive behavior or to improve adaptive behavior.
• Provides direct therapy as designed in the client’s treatment plan.
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Works with clients, staff, clients’ families, and the community in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Participates in Parent’s Night Out and Before and After Care services.
• Conducts and supervises recreational and life enrichment activities.
• Assists with administrative needs, such as, scanning, filing, and/or record review.
• Completes timely and accurate billing notes when providing direct therapy.
• Understands client’s rights and protects them by promptly reporting any violations.
• Completes all required documentation daily, in a professional manner – must be objective, accurate, and thorough – to provide consistent client treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.