• Application Deadline: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Behavior / Developmental Therapist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field General 
  


• Salary Range ₦50,000 - ₦100,000/month
  

• The Developmental therapist/Behaviour Technician works directly under the Program Supervisor to implement plans that have been developed based on the child's specific needs.

The individuals we are looking for ideally must:

• Love young children


• Be a flexible and creative thinker.


• Have the ability to make decisions based on sound clinical judgment.


• Willingly accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly. 


• Have effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time. 


• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 


• Have the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, co-workers, supervisors, and school teams. 


• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures and to abide by the code of ethics as indicated in our policies.


• Participate in ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training to perform job responsibilities to the required standard. 


• Have the ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written instructions. 


• Maintain a professional appearance regarding clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up. 

BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to lift up to 22kg 


• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time while working with toddlers and preschoolers.


• Must be willing and able to utilise quick body movements as indicated in the Behaviour Intervention Plan when working with children with challenging behaviour. 


• Must have the manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection. 


• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements. 


• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication. 


• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic device, and paper means. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A  Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Upper.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Required: None. On-site training and supervision are provided.


• Preferred: Experience working with children ages 0-8 providing 1:1 in-home or school setting; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis; Educational, Speech, or other Allied Health Services experience.