Welcome to

AVID

BEHAVIORAL DAY PROGRAM

SERVICES

We are all often concern of where our love ones are placed and who will take care of them, right? Questions that may arise when searching for day program placement may be: Who will take care of my love one? What will my love one be doing?

At AVID Behavioral Day Program all employees must go through an extensive background check, DOJ clearance, physical exam, TB testings, reference checks, and extensive 40 hour training prior to being left alone with our consumers. Direct Care Staff's main function and responsibility is to ensure consumers are SUPERVISED and SAFE at all times, ensure the Individual Service Plan (ISP) are implemented, and engage in activities with consumers at Day Program and in the Community.

"TELL ME, I'LL FORGET

SHOW ME, I'LL REMEMBER

INVOLVE ME, I'LL UNDERSTAND"

-CHINESE PROVERB

Our professional staff provides personal attention and tailors activities to meet the needs of each individual.

Applied Behavioral Analysis approach will be used for behavioral management.

Functional skill training shall include, but not limited to, the following components:

• Behavior Management/ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  
• Functional Skill Training
  
• Vocational Development Training
  
• Access to Community Resources
  
• Self Advocacy
  
• Mobility Training
  
• Independent Living Skills
  
• Socialization
  
• Self-Care
  
• Sexuality Education
  
• Leisure Skill Development
  
• Recreational Skill Development
  
• Yoga
  
• Music
  

WHERE:

Most skills and lessons are conducted at the AVID Behavioral Day Program located in Escondido and Vista with the exception of planned activities in the community. Special outings are scheduled in the community as part of the community integration curriculum.

WHEN:

AVID Behavioral Day Program is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 2:00 PM.

WHAT:

Structure Daily Schedule: All consumers have a structure daily schedule based on individualized needs and service plan.

Services

Person Centered

AVID Behavioral Day Program develops individualized treatment plans with a single goal in mind: to increase consumer's independence. Services are provided across various settings such as day program, workplace, and community, so adults with disabilities can gain the social, vocational, and functional skills they need to lead the most self-sufficient lifestyle as possible. Some examples of individualized goals are: extinguish challenging behaviors, teach new skills, maximize independence across all areas of daily life.

Access to Community Resources

To access community resources and community integration is a vital part of each individual’s development and a part of life. AVID Behavioral Day Program promotes lifelong access to information, programs and services for individuals of all abilities. AVID assist individuals to reach a maximum level of independence and integration into their communities through pre-vocational training, vocational training, and social/recreational activities.

Self Advocacy

AVID encourages consumers to learn their rights and to speak up for themselves. Self advocacy means having a voice of their own and making their own choices. Self advocacy is taught and encouraged throughout the day and emphasize as part of their programming. For example, consumers are encourage to ddvocate for where they want to live, where they want to attend day program, what they want to eat, and choose their daily snacks, and which activities they want to engage in.

Mobility training

Mobility training is meant to aid individuals in developing the confidence necessary to travel independently. Mobility training promotes learning, growth, and independence. During the mobility training, individuals will be taught the following:

• Safety and Emergency Procedures
• How To Pay The Fare
• How To Read and Use the Bus Schedules
• How To Get To and From the Bus
• Riding Techniques
• How To Get To and From Specific Destinations.

The 1:3 training takes place in an environment using resources that exist in the community.

Independent Living Skills (ILS)

AVID Behavioral Day Program promotes ILS through out the day. Independent living skill curriculum is designed to help develop abilities and increase self-reliance and self-confidence. Independent living skill development is based on individual goals and capabilities. We offer a variety of options to optimize every individual’s personal development. Ultimately, the ILS development promotes learning, improve or maintain life skills needed to live independently in the community. Independent Living Skill development may include but not limited to:

• Mobility Skill Training
• Shopping Skills
• Personal Care Skills
• Healthy Cooking/Baking Skills
• Safety Skills (Fire Safety, Home Safety, Personal Safety)
• Laundry Skills
• Wellness and Physical Fitness
• Budgeting and Money Management
• Positive Social Interaction
• Effective Communication
• Computer Skills

AVID Behavioral Day Program Center's

Behavior Management/ Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

AVID Behavioral Day Program implements a positive behavioral management program and functional skills training curriculum based on consumer's needs and service plan. Applied Behavioral Analysis approach will be used for behavior management to promote learning, generalization and maintenance.

Functional Skill Training

Functional Communication

Adaptive Skills

Social Skills

Self-Care

Sexuality Education

Leisure Skill

Skill Development

Music / Yoga

Vocational Development Training

These services are provided to individuals whose target goal is to develop vocational skills. Vocational development training provides assistance and guidance to gain specific knowledge and skills required to perform a job. Vocational training may include job search, job placement, job coaching and assisting the individual on the job site to help assure successful employment.

Apply for ABA Staff here. Download application

AVID In-Home Respite Services

Hours of Operation

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AVID In-Home Respite Service purpose is to attend to the consumer’s basic self help needs and other activities of daily living, including interaction, socialization, and continuation of usual daily routine which would ordinarily be performed by a family member. AVID In-Home Respite service serves children from 3 years old to 12 years old; teenagers from 13 years to 17; and adults from18 years to 59 years old with disabilities.

Services are provided seven (7) days a week from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

AVID Respite Services operating hours to schedule services are from Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Service Area

We serve all of San Diego County

Benefits

- Individualized care

- Ability of the child to be in his/her own home in familiar surroundings

- Flexible schedule, including weekends

Our Care Staff

Are prepared with:

- CPR and First Aid

- Clear background screening

- Experience working with children and adults with disabilities

Apply for Respite Staff here. Download application

Employment And Volunteer

CAREER OPENINGS:

DIRECT CARE STAFF

REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN (RBT)

Employment Information

Candidates are required to submit a completed AVID Behavioral Day Program Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application.

Step 1: Download application

Step 2: Complete application

Step 3: Submit Application with a resume and for what career you are going attach to Sarai Marcelin at smarcelin@avidbdp.org

Thank you for your interest in employment with AVID Behavioral Day Program.

Overview Of Responsibility

Understand, support and implement the goals/objectives in the consumer’s Individual Program Plan (IPP). Work directly with consumer, implementing a specialized curriculum designed to meet the needs of that specific individual. Direct care to individual during program hours and hours as needed. Maintain data on each individual. Document any incidents or accidents. Promote self-advocacy. Implement a variety of skills training. Work directly with individual, evaluating and reinforcing skills training such as bathroom schedules, hygiene, etc. in a positive way. Develop communication tools and encourage social development. Identify the individual’s strengths, needs, likes, and dislikes. Provide the necessary support training for the individual. Provide community integration in natural environments. Encourage and train individual to use community resources available to the.

Volunteer Opportunities

To spark the creativity that lives in every person we are also seeking volunteers to teach, develop, and train our clients in many skilled areas. Through your inspiration, you foster creativity and promote learning. Through compassion, you practice patience, help others and give back. Through engagement you welcome change, practice teamwork and encourage curiosity.

If you have skills and knowledge in the areas listed below and are interested in sharing those skills please contact Lorena Maharaj at (760) 498-4931

All volunteers must go through a criminal back ground clearance and TB testing prior to working directly with our clients.

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Donations

Donations to AVID Behavioral Day Program Corp are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by IRS regulations. To make a donation, please call Sarai Marcelin (760) 498-4931 or mail check to 562 W Grand Ave Escondido, CA 92025 check payable to AVID Behavioral Day Program.

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