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Description
 Provide clinical leadership and oversight of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services within the Residence Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, training and supervising staff, ensuring quality service delivery, and supporting the overall success and well-being of individuals served.Â
Clinical OversightÂ
- Conducts comprehensive assessment on individuals upon enrollment and on a schedule thereafter
- Develops and modifies treatment plans, including Individual Service Plans, for assigned individuals
- Established and manages data collection systems for assigned individuals for clinical treatment oversight
- Coordinates with Assistant Director on enrollment of individuals into the program
- Provides oversight of service tracking including specific services rendered, frequency, provider, and other related information
- Â Communicates as needed with parents/caregivers of assigned individuals
Staff Management and AdministrationÂ
- Serves as point of contact for staff regarding clinical issues with individuals
- Oversees and ensures the proper management and allocation of human resources in the Residence program
- Works with Assistant Director of Adult Services and Human Resources on hiring and candidate selection
- Ensure effective and efficient implementation of interdepartmental functions and processes
- Communicates clear expectations related to goals of program
- Addresses and documents staff performance issues as they occur
- Provides daily supervision and frequent, constructive feedback
- Evaluates staff following established procedures within program and organization
- Ensures required staff training is completed and documented appropriately
ReportingÂ
- Completes required documentation for assigned individuals (e.g., ISP, quarterly progress reports, session notes, Serious Incident Reports, etc.)
- Reports progress towards individual program outcomes through the completion of quarterly reviews for assigned individuals
- Ensures service delivery information and timekeeping is appropriately recorded; submits billing information to Director
Essential Personnel / On-Call RequirementsÂ
- On a scheduled basis, providing on-call coverage. On-call coverage is defined as being available at all times by phone for clients, and in rare instances, being able to be on-site at the Residence if needed.
- In the event of a weather emergency, ensure adequate staffing on-site
- Ensure staff are scheduled to work are required to report to work.
- Be available to report during an emergency if not previously scheduled.
Requirements
- Ability to apply knowledge of adult training in the techniques of applied behavior analysis
- Ability to develop, manage and supervise effective programming for individuals with autism
- Knowledge of applied behavior analysis and research
- Previous experience working with individuals with autism
- Experience in behavior intervention
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required; master’s degree in ABA or special education preferred
- Board Certification and licensure as an Assistant Behavior Analysis required; BCBA / LBA preferred
- Ability to complete CPR, First Aid and human rights training
Essential Physical Requirements
- Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)
- Bend at all joints fluently
- Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes
- Reach in all directions
- Grasp using both handsÂ
- Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues
- Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff
- Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position
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