Department Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Department Assistant (Part-Time)- Autism Center for Child Development

The ACCD Department Assistant assists the BCBA-D and BCBAs in coordinating after school services at the Autism Center for Child Development (ACCD) to ensure good communication within and across agencies and facilitate the provision of excellent services for children with autism spectrum disorders.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday- Thursday, 11:30-6:30p

Pay: Up to $20/hr based on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required. Associates Degree in a related area preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to type 60 words per minute required.
• Evidence of being able to communicate expressively and receptively.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Field calls from parents/professionals.
• Respond to and field requests from supports coordinators/handle paperwork that needs to go to them.
• Send requested information for disability determinations.
• Schedule testing appointments and tours.
• Keep track of service hours.
• Manage admission timelines.
• Maintain files.
• Schedule tutors and clients (weekly therapy schedule, accommodating staff vacation days, trainings, and supervision meetings).
• Track client attendance.
  • Serve as primary contact for parents for sick calls, cancellations, changes to client schedules.
  • Document attendance (no call/no show and late arrivals).
  • Notify supervisor of changes to attendance and alter daily schedule accordingly.
• Notify BCBA of upcoming Quarterly Reviews and Schedule QR meetings with parent, Clinical Case Coordinator, and BCBA.
• Prepare quarterly reports for BCBA Clinician commentary and review (import/format goals and graphs).
• Submit reauthorization requests.
• Orient new staff by setting them up with needed accounts, reviewing orientation checklist, and setting them up with initial computer trainings.
• Communicate with the training department (Executive Assistant) and provide necessary information to them for tracking staff trainings.
• Track trial count data.
• Complete other administrative tasks as needed.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits :

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Pet insurance through Nationwide
• Legal insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
• Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
• Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity