ABA Assistant Supervisor Job at Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for the direct implementation of CARD treatment programs to patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Under the guidance of CARD Clinical Supervisors, the Assistant Supervisor works with patients in a variety of settings which include the CARD center, the patient’s school, and the community. The Assistant Supervisor oversees the delivery and data collection of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) procedures and assists in the implementation and design of individualized programs. Additionally, they will assist with additional administrative and clinical tasks as requested by the assigned Clinical Supervisor. Assistant Supervisors report to the center Operations Manager. Extensive initial and ongoing training in ABA therapy techniques and the CARD curriculum is provided. This a fully billable position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Represent CARD policy enthusiastically
  • Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide top-quality supervision of cases and Behavior Technicians under the direction of the assigned CARD Clinical Supervisor
  • Provide clinical feedback to Behavior Technicians through the training process, team meetings, data review, etc.
  • Report regularly to Clinical Supervisors on patient progress and / or concerns and assist with action plans for troubleshooting challenging lessons/behaviors.
  • Conduct Caregiver Collaboration meetings (education, practicum)
  • Assist with FBAs and BIPs
  • Provide additional assistance to Clinical Supervisors including maintaining SKILLS accounts, assistance with report

writing, program updates (introduce/master exemplars, update lesson notes, add discrete events, create lesson materials)

  • Set and meet performance goals for case quality and administrative duties
  • Assist in training new staff members
  • Provide direct treatment to patients, as needed
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times, across all settings
  • Minimize cancellations
  • Attend required trainings and meetingsEDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) Credential or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- Credential must be obtained within 90 days from start date in this position
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 12 units of ABA and 1 year experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years’ experience OR a Master’s degree with the appropriate experience
  • Experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.
  • Availability to work a minimum of 30-40 hours per week for full time consideration
  • Must be willing to commit to one year of employment
  • Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must complete criminal background check prior to employment
  • Must provide proof of negative tuberculosis test prior to employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to provide treatment at the highest level of excellence at all times
  • Must complete CARD Assistant Supervisor Training
  • Must complete the CARD Trainer Training for Initial Training Overlaps
  • Demonstrate clinical expertise and the ability to model/explain concepts effectively
  • Ability to train others effectively in various formats
  • Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
  • Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients
  • An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
  • Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
  • Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)
  • Willingness to work with a variety of patients and adapt to scheduling changes
  • Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations
  • Familiar with iPads
  • English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required
  • No past criminal history
  • Must pass tuberculosis test

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Includes both a typical office environment and treatment environments. Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Assistant Supervisors work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments
  • Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations
  • Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street
  • Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment
  • Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.
  • Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients
  • Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container
  • Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person




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