Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Full time/ Clinical / Dubai Healthcare City

Be part of an “Expertise That Cares”!

The Doris Duan-Young Autism Center (DDY) is a multidisciplinary center in Dubai Healthcare City that offers innovative and evidence-based programs and services backed by industry credentials, accreditations, and certifications. DDY is now looking for more young, vibrant, and dynamic professionals to be part of its growing team.

About the role:

• 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, Special Education, or a related field
• At least 2 years of work experience working with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder and other Intellectual/Developmental disorders
• Preferably RBT certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• 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