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Amergis Remote Tutor Educator in Evansville, Indiana
The Tutor is responsible for assisting service recipients in meeting their educational goals and aspirations through positive educational support and direct tutoring. Also responsible for enhancing study skills and facilitate the understanding of educational concepts. The Tutor may also work one- on-one with children with Autistic Disorder (AD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified(PDDNOS), Asperger’s Disorder (AS) and Childhood DisintegrativeDisorder (CDD). If applicable per the program the Tutor implements the Behavior Support Plan (BSP) designed and maintained by a Behavioral Supervisor and gathers quantifiable behavioral data necessary for the Behavioral Supervisor to evaluate the effectiveness of the BP in achieving identified goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
If applicable per the program will provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) based therapy to individuals diagnosed with autism
Works on increasing socially significant skills (language, social, self-help) and decreasing maladaptive behaviors (if applicable)
Demonstrates support of educational outcomes for servicerecipients supported
Inaccordance with individual educational goals, provide training and/or assistance to ensure growth toward goals
Listens to and responds to the needs of service recipients, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agencymanagement
Assists service recipients
To develop and/or maintain a structured study plan
To improve and maintain self-confidence in the academic environment
With ensuring a calm and quiet study environment
In the development of adaptive and effective coping skills with academic related anxiety
With access to community resources that assist recipients with educational/academic goals
To realize their educational and vocational goals and help attain academic outcomes
Utilize State Specific Core Curriculum Content Standards in everytutoring session and document appropriately in tutor progress note (if applicable per state working in)
Completes all mandated supervision and training and maintain as required
Communicatesin a professional manner withservice recipients, employers, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agency staff
Required dayto day contact with service recipients, parents/guardians, area program staff, and agency management, both face-to-faceand/or by telephone
Advocates for service recipients in all situations
Abide by all agency policies and procedures
Performs job duties in accordance with agencymission and values
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to work as a member of a team, to completetasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas, and be creative in solving problems.
Ability to also work autonomously, setting goals for work tasks and using strategies to effectively meet goals.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to learning and improvement.
Ability to offer and accept constructive feedback, encourage and support others.
Show respect and sensitivity for each person’s individuality and preferences, and the cultural/ethnic diversity of the people we support and employ.
Promotesand/or protects each person’srights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Demonstratesthe ability to be flexible, reliable, and dependable
The Tutor position is program specific. The below minimum requirements are to be met based on the type of position and the program being hired on for.
Minimum Requirements for Basic Tutor (per program specifications):
Bachelor’sDegree
Ability to effectively elicit/provideinformation to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;proficiency in the English language may be required
Computer proficiency required
Must be 21 years of age or older and have no history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults
At least one year of documented experience with tutoring or teaching children, preferably with behavioral, emotional, or learning issues
Reliable transportation (including valid driver’s license, insurance, vehicle registration, and acceptable driving record within company insurance guidelines) is highly preferred so service recipients can betransported if needed
Must complete criminal background and other pre-hire requirements
State specific Teaching Certificate (if applicable per state working in)
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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