About the Role:

The main purpose of this role is to assist in the preparation &/or modification of curriculum/lesson plans (to make them individualized), reports, academic materials, accommodations & modifications and ensure that all client related materials are maintained and organized.

Key Reponsibilities:

• Implement techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis in the school and classroom school settings.
• Implement structured and individualized treatment programs designed by a Behavioral Supervisor, including but not limited to Behavior Plans (BSPs) & Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to teach children language, play, social, self-help, and academic skills, thereby reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors. 
• Facilitate social interaction to help establish and maintain successful peer relationships.
• Support the classroom teacher in managing children’s behavior and modifying the learning environment.
• Facilitate functional independence by fading in & out when necessary.
• Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
• Participate in department meetings, workshops, and training seminars as necessary.
• Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to supervisory staff.
• Adhere to Director, Behavioral Supervisor, Case Manager & School Support Advisor’s behavioral intervention recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Education.
• Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. However, if you have a passion for working with children and/or are a graduate student looking for hands on experience you are welcome to apply.

About You:

• To be considered for this role, you must be passionate about teaching and interacting with children.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and / or Arabic.
• Be enthusiastic and have high-energy levels.
• Be able to work independently as well as take and process directions from mentors.

Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.

About the Role:

The Employee shall perform Occupational Therapist duties, the scope of which shall include but is not limited to:

Key Reponsibilities:

• Perform relevant and necessary occupational therapy assessments and evaluations and write corresponding reports.
• Design and implement structured and individualized treatment occupational therapy programs to teach each child.
• 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 towards realizing their maximum potential.
• Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to parents, Clinical ABA Supervisors, Case Manager and ABA therapists.
• Review behavior management techniques to ensure consistency in therapy, while at the same time reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors.
• Participate in clinic meetings, workshops, and training seminars as necessary.
• Educate and train ABA Therapists in occupational therapy techniques utilized for each child, in order to ensure consistency of interventions.
• Write progress reports to secure funding from insurance agencies using sound occupational therapy terminology.
• Write school observation reports highlighting the child’s strengths and areas of need, as well as recommendations for school staff, for the school and the child’s family.
• Assist in answering questions using a professional tone.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co–workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization.
• Arrive on time to all scheduled sessions; minimal cancellations.
• Achieve performance goals / objectives as specified in the performance plan.
• Maintain accurate and timely records including timesheets and reports.
• Assist with other administrative tasks when required.
• Represent Maharat professionally and ethically.
• Provide such other services as are ancillary to the foregoing or as the Employer may reasonably request (collectively, the “Services”).
• Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Education.
• Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. However, if you have a passion for working with children and/or are a graduate student looking for hands on experience you are welcome to apply.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid DHA License
• Minimum 2years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and / or Arabic.
• Be creative and have problem–solving skills –to design programs appropriate to different learning styles Enthusiastic with high–energy levels.
• Be able to work independently, as well as part of the Multi–disciplinary team.
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Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.