Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational setting, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

Working in DDI's Early Childhood Services division the Early Intervention Aide (ABA) works along side the Special Education Teacher and Assistants as part of the interdisciplinary team. Working in the classroom the early Early Intervention Aide (ABA) works with children with developmental disabilities on a variety of age appropriate educational goals.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma required

· Experience working with young children preferred

· Fluent in English and a second language

Responsibilities:

· Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies

· Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal

· Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IFSP and progress towards goals

· Implement teaching strategies utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

· Collect data and document student’s progress as outlined by classroom teacher

· Follow lead of classroom teacher

· Implement outlined behavior treatment plans

· Supervise children during classroom activities

· Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IFSP goals

· Assist children in all daily living activities

· Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members

· Other duties as assigned

Essential Physical Demands:

· Ability to lift up to 30 pounds (child) to a height of 3 feet (place child on changing table).

· Ability to carry 30 pounds (child) up to 200 feet.

· Must be able to run after a child up to 200 feet.

· Must be able to grasp, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.

· Must be able to get up and down from floor.

· Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and respond to fire alarm.

· Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing.