Lead RBT Trainer - Apara Autism Centers

About us:  Our mission is simple: Apara Autism Center is committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of people effected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.  We do this by providing superior clinical outcomes and life skills training for our patients in a highly supportive, compassionate, innovative, and collaborative environment with caregivers, payers, and communities.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments under the supervision of the Behavior Analyst and ABA Interns.  
• Assist in the development of individual treatment plans.
• Provide initial and ongoing staff education and training on client behavioral and skill acquisition protocols.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to staff regarding clinical and professional skills on a regular basis.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between all members of the client's team including staff, Behavior Analysts, parents, and outside health professionals.  
• Facilitate day-to-day operations of the team by ensuring that all necessary paperwork, materials, scheduling, and documentation are up to date.  
• Update & maintain data collection systems & disseminate information to team.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.   
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Conduct parent and caregiver training in line with client's individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.  
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Utilize safe and appropriate handing and guidance procedures when working with working with clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.  
• Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers.  
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively deliver constructive feedback to staff regarding job performance. 
• Ability to train staff to fluency on various protocols and treatment techniques using verbal and written explanation, modeling, guided practice, and review of independent performance.  
• Accepts constructive feedback & develop knowledge & skills accordingly. 
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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  EXPERIENCE:

  • Preferred: Experience working with children ages 0-16 providing in a classroom or 1:1 setting; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; Educational, Speech, or Allied Health Services experience 
  • Active RBT Certification
  
  

  EDUCATION:

  • Preferred: Bachelor's Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field. Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
    • Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.  
    • Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard.  
    • Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written.