Center-Based ABA Behavior Consultant Lead

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SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: CORE is a center-based program for children ages 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and behaviours. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans.

JOB OVERVIEW: The Center for Autism seeks a behaviour consultant to provide center-based ABA services. The behaviour consultant will serve as a Team Lead in CFA’s CORE program and will provide direct therapy to children enrolled in the program. This position reports to the CORE Clinical Director (BCBA).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the delivery of high-integrity clinical services, with fidelity to the CFA-determined clinical model, to clients within the assigned treatment setting.
• Provide direct coaching and supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) and other support staff within the treatment room.
• Complete timely documentation of supervision according to CFA procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions and modify as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Plan, organize, and maintain the physical environment of the program room.
• Help maintain shared program spaces along with other team members.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Be responsible for timely documentation of accurate daily data collection materials.
• Audit progress notes daily for billing purposes.
• Ensure mentoring, modeling, and accountability for new employees and team members without supervisor responsibility.
• Facilitate and write weekly room activity schedules, including special activities, and distribute them to the team for review.
• Submit orders for and maintain equipment for the program room.
• Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of clinical assessments.
• Coordinate with the team and the CORE Assistant Director to plan for coverage issues.
• Ensure daily data is collected accurately via the rating form, including comments.
• Cover for billing in the absence of other staff.
• Clearly communicate information to the team, supervisors, and families.
• Complete weekly reports regarding events in the program room and with the children.
• Participate in the interview and onboarding process of new employees as directed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively engage with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with adults and children using verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to effectively utilise an electronic health record (EHR).
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, engage in clinical interventions on the floor, and ambulate at a rate that exceeds the client population.
• Able to move (repeatedly) from a standing position to a kneeling position and back.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must hold at least one of the following licenses in Pennsylvania: Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Social Worker (LSW), Behavior Specialist (LBS), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), or other professional licensure with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services.
• Must meet at least one of the following: Have 1+ years of full-time experience in providing ABA services and have completed 12+ credits in ABA at an accredited college or university; or have 1+ years of full-time experience in providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA or other graduate-level certified ABA professional and have completed 40+ hours of approved training related to ABA; or have a BCaBA certification or other undergraduate-level certification in behaviour analysis (accredited by NCCA or ANSI).

Preferred:

• 1+ years of full-time, post-master’s experience in the direct care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under 21 years of age.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience.

SALARY GRADE: 19

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