Direct Care SCHOLARS

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Temporary-The Direct Care SCHOLARS 2 is a paid opportunity at Saint Joseph’s University. Staff work 1-on-1 with individuals with Autism, a social-communication disorder which involves deficits in communication, appropriate social interaction, and regulating sensory input/restricted interests. In lieu of such deficits, individuals with autism often develop inappropriate behaviors to communicate or adapt to their environment. Behaviors that may be exhibited can range from hand-flapping, yelling, or crying to more intensive behaviors such as tantrumming, aggression, or self-injury. Applied Behavior Analysis is a scientific methodology utilized to address such behaviors, through in-depth and ongoing assessment, intervention, and data analysis. Under the supervision of Certified Behavior Analysts and working besides Kinney SCHOLARS, Direct Care Scholar 2 will work with an assigned client to achieve agreed upon goals.

? Commit to 20 hours a week of support.
? Attend all assigned program sessions.
? Maintain the confidentiality of the students involved in Kinney Center programs.
? Attend scheduled training’s and meetings with Kinney Center staff, graduate assistants, and other Direct Care Scholar.
? Serve as a trainer and/or supervisor for new SCHOLARS.
? Take the lead on clients with challenging behaviors
? Adhere to deadlines set by Kinney Center staff including the completion of progress reports, graphs, grids, etc.
? Implement and adhere to prescribed schedules, interventions and curriculum for each program, including individualized behavior plans and support plans (i.e. IFSP, IEP, ISP).
? Discuss any concerns or ideas regarding clients, the program, or issues affecting job performance with the Graduate Assistant or Program Director.
? Arrive on time for all program assignments, trainings, and meetings.

? Assist with logistics for all programs/event, specifically pertaining to setup and breakdown during the program.
? Act as a mentor and role model

?Enrolled in an undergraduate or higher level degree program currently or within the last year
?Child Abuse Clearances
?Fingerprints
?Criminal Background Check
?Tuberculosis Screening with negative results

Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder
Prior Experience with ASD

Depending on assignment, evenings and/or Saturday mornings may be required.
Be cleared through initial physical form upon hire, to be able to physically engage with active clients and lift up to 30 pounds