A Full-Time Intern is responsible for the direct care, ABA therapy of students in the classroom and/or residence. This includes knowledge and implementation of students' clinical, educational, vocational, and daily living objectives.

Responsibilities:
Educational/Clinical

• Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of all student educational programs and behavior management guidelines.
• Ensure all students' safety and implement all safety procedures
• Record and compile all necessary behavioral and educational research data accurately and in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Collaborate with various departments (Speech and Language, Adapted Physical Education, Occupational Therapy, Vocational, Academic, etc.) and participate in running established programs for all students in these domains

• Successful completion of NECC trainings associated with initial employment and ongoing refreshers
• Successful completion of CALM Verbal and CALM Physical and ongoing refresher trainings

• Active and regular attendance at all team meetings
• Punctual and competent completion of all team assignments
• Successful use of the NECC team communication system, both as sender and receiver of information (both email and team book communication)
• If applicable, assist with residential duties/chores including laundry, cleaning, dishes, cooking, etc. in conjunction with students' ADLs and to ensure general maintenance of residential homes

• Protective holds, movements, and carries
• Blocking and redirecting student movements against the student's weight (40-250 pounds)
• Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary
• Ability to pursue a bolting student
• Successful completion of CALM training (non-violent self-defense)
• Including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backward, carrying people, assisting a person to the floor, stabilizing people in a standing, seated, prone and supine positions

• Driving between the school and residence, and to other school-related trips and appointments
• The operation of household appliances and school equipment
• Implementation of all safety and emergency procedures

Skills & Qualifications:

• Active enrollment in a college or university in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with special needs populations, preferred
• Valid driver's license