ABA Specialized Programs Coordinator

Passionate About Program Development? Lead the Way as an ABA Therapy Specialized Programs Coordinator!

A Bridge To Achievement is seeking an energetic and career-minded professional to join our team! We are currently hiring a full time Specialized Programs Coordinator position at our University City center location. This is an onsite position and the applicant must be willing to work between the hours of 8:00am - 6:00pm.

The Specialized Programs Coordinator is an experienced behavior technician who is responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of programs and running group times within the specialized programs.  This position is responsible for building/maintaining rapport, group time program implementation, data collection/entry, and keeping up-to-date on programming goals/changes for each learner served. In addition, this position may need to provide 1:1 and/or group therapy to learners based on their individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programs based on agency need.

Who is ABtA?

A Bridge to Achievement is a rapidly growing agency that provides family-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, emphasizing the future of children with ASD and their families. Our expert team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and highly trained behavior technicians use evidence-based ABA methods to teach children social, communication, play, cognitive, and self-care skills, while reducing problem behaviors in a variety of settings based on the family needs.

At ABtA, we understand that ASD has a dramatic and lifelong impact on individuals with this diagnosis and their families. We partner with parents to understand their children by identifying their strengths, interests, and learning styles. Using ABA and other evidence-based techniques, our highly-trained clinicians focus on therapies and interventions that use positive reinforcement to teach the children we support to reach their full potential. We then integrate our services in a variety of settings striving to create the most effective learning experience and promote positive change across all aspects of the lives of the children we serve and their families.

Why should you choose a career with ABtA?

Our unique organizational approach to our administrative processes allows those familiar with the ABA or ASD field an opportunity to expand their (or switch to!) non-clinical career. By joining the ABtA Admin Department, you will help contribute to the overall success of our learners, centers, and agency through the integral job duties listed below.

Essential Functions:

• Leads group activities and group circle/hangout times across specialized programs.
• Assists in the maintenance of specialized programs classrooms (returns/cleans up items at the end of group times, changes schedule/slides before next activity, etc.).
• Assists with overall schedules for specialized programs by starting scheduled group times on time and ensuring appropriate including pace of programming/activities.
• Collaborates with BCBAs who have learners in the program for items to target during group times and adapts programming based on BCBA requests.
• Provides group time support for learners within the programs.
• Reviews effectiveness of programs and materials and collaborates to adapt them to meet varying needs and developmental appropriateness of learners. 
• Resets program materials for all classrooms as needed including but not limited to: resetting group time charts and materials, changing books for the week,, replacing craft/fine motor activities for the week, rotating toys/activities, checking that all craft supplies are available for following weeks’ activities, ensuring games are organized and have needed pieces, ensuring games are appropriate for all learners and/or implements adaptations as necessary, changes schedules/slides on Google drive.
• Develop strong relationships with BCBAs and BTs and continuously address concerns as well as check-ins with staff to determine overall program effectiveness and establish a culture of collaboration. 
• This position may need to render Direct ABA services in addition to the duties above.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field (such as; Psychology, Special Education, Elementary Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy or Counseling/ Social Work) preferred
• Professional work experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or IDD/DD required 
• Minimum of 2 years of professional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) work experience required 
• Professional work experience with children ages 3-7 in ABA setting required 
• Professional work experience with learners up to age 21 preferred 
• Previous experience within Early Learner Programs and Older Learners preferred 
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or above required
• Criminal background check, health care registry check, and drug test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a positive workplace culture characterized by fairness, respect, and inclusivity.
• Ability to work effectively and stay learner focused within a fast paced, center environment.
• A collaborative work style with strong communication to participate in a high functioning team.
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and G Suite as well as Central Reach or similar ABA EMR software.
• Experience with Smartboards preferred
• Demonstrated experience across learner profiles and experience across age groups (experience within both EL and ADL programs when applicable)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to observe and move with children in their natural environments (e.g. ABtA center, home, school and/or outside or in community) 
• Must be able to demonstrate working and playing with children; must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity 
• Must be able to perform the following gross motor activities: 
• Climbing (e.g. upon playground equipment) 
• Bending over (e.g. to assist child with writing or pick up reinforcers off ground) 
• Squatting (e.g. to assist child putting on shoes) 
• Running (e.g. running through a sprinkler with a child) 
• Carrying (e.g. teaching materials, toys, art supplies) up to 15lbs 
• Must be able to perform the following fine motor activities: 
• Pincer grasp (e.g. manipulation of teaching PECS icons) 
• Writing (ex. Filling out paper form with a pencil or pen) 
• Using scissors and various craft supplies 
• Grasping objects (e.g. keys, door knobs, etc)
• Twisting of hands/wrist or fingers (e.g. Tying Shoes, fastening a button, using a zipper, etc) 
• Must be able to demonstrate working and playing with children; must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity 
• Must be able to lift children up to 50lbs
• Must be able to utilize safe non-violent crisis intervention techniques with program participants of all ages (raising arms above head to block, stepping back, reaching behind shoulders, etc) 
• Must be able to teach and assist with toileting skills. (eg. changing diapers, lifting on an off toilet) 
• Must be able to utilize a company tablet or cellular device (ex. IPad, Samsung, IPhone) to take session note data
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard 

Benefits

Benefits for All ABtA Employees:

• Exceptional and Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Self Care Time
• Amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees (plus their partners and dependents) which includes counseling services, financial services, legal services, discounts and more!
• Flexible Schedules
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• Healthcare Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life)
• Ancillary Insurance Options through Aflac (STD, LTD, and more!)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Mileage Reimbursement & Paid Drive Time Policies
• Initial and Ongoing Paid Training and Supervision
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Performance and Promotion Raises
• Agency social events
• Agency laptop provided, and choice of Agency Phone or Phone Stipend
• Exceptional benefits for our BTs (because our BTs deserve it!)- Happy BTs: Happy learners, happy parents and happy BCBAs!
• Our BTs have a consistent (30+) hours policy
• RBT Certification Program for New Behavior Technicians in the Field
• Tuition Discounts, Supervision, Mentorship, and a formal Trainee Program for Employees Seeking Their BCBA Certification
• They get paid drive time AND mileage reimbursement policy
• They get exceptional pay!
• They get full benefits (401(k) with company match, health insurance, etc.)
• They have PTO, paid holidays, AND Paid Self care
• We have career growth opportunities for BTs and trainees, including a formal trainee program

Compensation Range:

• $18-$24 Hourly