Center-Based ABA Assistant Behavior Consultant

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SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)

LOCATION: 2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

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 behaviors. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Behavior Consultant is responsible for direct therapy with children enrolled in The Center for Autism's daily CORE program. This position reports to the CORE Clinical Director.

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 to the Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) and other support staff within the treatment room.

• Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions and change/modify interventions as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

• Plan, organize, and maintain the physical environment of the program room.

• Share responsibility for planning, organizing, and maintaining shared program spaces.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the treatment plan.

• Be responsible for timely documentation of accurate daily data collection materials.

• Provide mentoring, modeling, and accountability to new employees and team members without supervisor responsibility.

• Facilitate and write the weekly room activity schedule and distribute to the team for review, including special activities.

• Submit orders 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 that daily data is collected accurately via the rating form, including comments.

• Cover billing responsibilities in the absence of other staff members.

• 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.

• Perform 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 utilize an electronic health record (EHR)

• Physical ability to lift 30 pounds, engage in clinical interventions on the floor, and ambulate at a rate that exceeds the client population

• Ability to move (repeatedly) from a standing to a kneeling position and back

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field

State Regulatory Criteria:

Must meet one of the following:

• Have the qualifications for licensure as a behavior specialist under 49 Pa. Code § 18.524 except the experience required under section (c)

• Have a BCaBA certification (or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis accredited by NCCA or ANSI) and a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field from an accredited college or university

• Have 6+ months of experience in providing ABA services and a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field and 12+ credits in ABA from an accredited college or university

Other: Completion of the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training curriculum prior to hire

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of full-time experience in the direct care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under 21 years of age

SALARY GRADE: 16

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