Make a Real Impact Every Day!
At Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.), we believe in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through education, support, and compassion.
Why You’ll Love Working at L.I.F.E.:
Salary: $80,0000 10-month contract
Sign on Commitment Bonus available from $2,500 to $5,000!
Great Benefits:
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Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Spring, Fall and Winter Paid breaks
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12 Paid Holidays
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PTO that grows with you: 2 weeks (3 after 2 years)
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Wellness Program: earn rewards + insurance discounts
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401K + Roth plans with company match
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Partial Paid FMLA
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This equates to an added 20 - 25% in potential benefits for total compensation.
Awesome Perks:
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5 free L.I.F.E. shirts to start, with seasonal restocks
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Monthly cupcakes, football treats, and staff celebrations
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Employee of the Month gift + parking spot
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Birthday gifts + recognition for service milestones
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Department budgets for staff-requested items
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Discounted degree options + in-house trainings
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Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness (L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)(3))
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10-acre facility with a thoughtfully designed and beautiful outdoor environment
Key Responsibilities:
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Evaluate learners using standardized assessments, observation, interviews, record review, and clinical judgment to determine strengths, needs, and areas for intervention when acting in a Supervisory role for any assigned assistants.
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Develop, implement, monitor, and revise, educational supports, consultative recommendations, and therapeutic interventions within the therapist's licensed scope of practice, ensuring alignment with transdisciplinary goals and learner outcomes.
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Provide consultation, classroom-based supports, and group programming based on learner and organizational needs.
- Integrate therapeutic strategies into Academy environments to support participation, independence, communication, motor skills, sensory regulation, and functional performance while promoting generalization across environments.
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Maintain classroom schedules and provide structured and informal observations, coaching, modeling, and consultation to academy staff to ensure carryover of therapeutic strategies.
- Provide short-term individual consultative support and targeted interventions when clinically indicated to address emerging needs.
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Assist with development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of ILP goals associated with designated discipline and transdisciplinary treatment objectives.
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Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate progress, inform clinical decision-making, adjust interventions, and complete all required documentation, including daily reflections, progress reports, clinical records, and billing documentation, as applicable.
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Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with families, caregivers, educational staff, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Participate in ILP meetings, case reviews, consultations, and required organizational meetings, contributing clinical insight and recommendations.
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Develop and deliver staff training, professional development, and discipline-specific education to enhance staff competency and consistency of implementation.
- Provide consultation on adaptive equipment, assistive technology, environmental modifications, and therapeutic supports, including assessment, implementation, staff training, and follow-up monitoring.
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Utilize therapeutic and behavior support strategies consistent with organizational expectations and individualized behavior support plans.
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Follow all organizational policies, professional standards, payer requirements, licensing regulations, and applicable laws.
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Complete required trainings, fidelity assessments, continuing education, and maintain licensure and certifications.
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Ensure incidents are documented, reported, and followed up on according to organizational policy and regulatory requirements.
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Supervise assistants, students, interns, or trainees as applicable and consistent with licensure requirements.
- Serve as a clinical resource through education, mentoring, consultation, and support to staff and team members.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and organizational projects to enhance service delivery.
- Maintain ethical and professional standards and perform duties safely.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduate degree or doctoral degree, as required by the applicable therapy discipline, from an accredited educational program.
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Current Arizona licensure (or license eligible, if permitted) in the applicable therapy discipline and maintenance of all required professional certifications consistent with the position.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, licensing regulations, ethical standards, payer requirements, educational practices, and professional standards governing therapy services.
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Experience working with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities preferred; equivalent pediatric or clinical experience may be considered.
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Current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
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Current CPR, First Aid, and Article 9 certification, and P.R.O.U.D. Certification or the ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
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Understanding of developmental milestones, social skill deficits, maladaptive behaviors, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and collaborative interdisciplinary service delivery.
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Strong clinical reasoning, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while exercising sound clinical judgment, maintaining professional boundaries, and promoting positive learner outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience providing therapy services within pediatric, educational, developmental disability, home, community-based, or interdisciplinary settings.
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Experience developing and implementing treatment plans, Individual Learning Plan (ILP) goals, classroom supports, and consultative service models.
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Experience conducting evaluations, standardized assessments, documentation, billing, payer authorization requirements, and progress reporting.
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Experience providing classroom consultation, staff coaching, professional development, or discipline-specific trainings.
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Experience supervising therapy assistants, students, interns, or clinical trainees, consistent with professional licensure requirements.
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Knowledge of DES/DDD, AHCCCS, educational service models, and applicable payer requirements and service specifications.
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Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and diverse service environments.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), electronic medical record systems, and educational or clinical documentation platforms.
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Professionalism, discretion, customer service, and the ability to establish positive working relationships with learners, families, staff, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
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Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing organizational priorities while supporting continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Physical Demands:
This position requires a combination of routine administrative activity and occasional physical tasks. Employees must be able to:
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Communicate clearly, and remain attentive to surroundings for extended periods
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Stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, or reach as part of daily responsibilities
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Lift and move up to 50 pounds when assisting consumers with mobility, transfers, equipment, or program materials
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Push or move items up to 50 pounds, such as wheelchairs, furniture, or supplies
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Maintain adequate vision (close, distance, and peripheral) to complete job-related tasks safely and effectively
