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Job Type: Full-time
Commencement Date: ASAP
Duration of Placement: Permanent
Role Timings: 48 hours per week
Salary: AED 3,000 - 3,500
Languages: English
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
Job Description:
The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center (DDY) is a multidisciplinary center in Dubai Healthcare City. We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based programs and services, supported by industry-recognized credentials, accreditations, and certifications. We're seeking motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapists to join our team of professionals. Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that prioritizes best practices and empowers you to grow professionally. Whether you're currently based in Dubai or looking to relocate, this role offers an exciting chance to elevate your career in an inspiring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Learning Support Assistant’s (LSA) main role is to provide 1:1 support to children of determination who’s enrolled in a school
- Implement techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis during 1:1 therapy sessions with children with autism and related disorders in school
- Implement structured and individualized treatment programs designed by a Clinical Supervisor, including skill acquisition programs and behavior plans.
- Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
- Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress
- Performs other tasks and duties within the scope of the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the job, as assigned by the BCBA or supervisor
- Responsible for implementing the targets on the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
- Preferably RBT certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or ABAT certified by Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA)]
- Should have an idea about IEPs or Individualized Educational Plan or Program
- Fluent in English
- Be productive and show initiative
- Must be good at following instructions given by the Supervisor/BCBA
- Passionate and caring individuals, who love to work with children
- Detailed oriented, flexible, and team working enthusiast