Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin. BETTER TOGETHER
1.0 FTE/40 hours per week
This position will provide one-on-one cognitive-behavioral and behavioral therapy to school age children and teens with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Program Assistants work one-on-one to help children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their homes and/or community settings. The Program Assistant receives a minimum of 40 hours of training to use skill building strategies and techniques to target treatment goals, as well as ongoing training and supervision. The Program Assistant works under the direct guidance of a clinical supervisor, to collect data, make observations, implement treatment plans, and carry out therapy using practices rooted in a cognitive-behavioral and behavioral framework. Treatment benefits and progress toward goals will be monitored and reviewed regularly, utilizing measurement tools.
The Program Assistant will be part of the in-home Autism Treatment Program and provide both virtual and in-home treatment per department protocols. They will complete documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner per department and organization protocols, and chart in a manner that is patient-oriented and professional. The Program Assistant will actively participate in case consultations with their behavior teams and be an active participant in department meetings.
The incumbent knows and abides by all Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner. The incumbent understands our Mission, Vision, and Common Values (stated below) and is committed to promote these values in behavior and attitude.
Our Mission Statement: We partner with members and the communities we serve to maximize health and well-being.
Our Vision: As a local, not-for-profit, member-owned Cooperative, we are the most trusted resource for lifelong health and well-being in the communities we serve.
Our Values:
GHC-SCW is committed to fostering a caring and compassionate environment while ensuring that individual differences are valued. GHC-SCW is a quality driven cooperative built on collaboration, community involvement, innovation, and belonging. It is essential that all employees, members, and patients feel secure and welcome, that the opinions and contributions of all individuals are respected and that all voices are heard.
We believe:
Healthcare is a human right.
In treating all people with dignity and respect.
There is strength in diversity.
Equity celebrates our humanity.
We are better together.
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Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GHC-SCW considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.