About this role
Essential Functions
• Provide in-clinic one-on-one therapy to their assigned client, under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols outlined by the BCBA.
• Implement behavior intervention methods to increase desired behaviors as outlined in the client schedule.
• Implement behavior change programs such as shaping, prompting, differential reinforcement, and error correction procedures to support the learning and development of their assigned client.
• Receive initial and ongoing training on Autism, ABA and behavior intervention methods.
• Conduct daily data recording and graphing as outlined by their manager.
• Receive supervision and feedback by their manager to ensure quality implementation of the client’s ABA programming.
• Write objective session notes for service verification by describing what occurred during the sessions, in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and Behavioral Framework’s requirements.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate and interact with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Effectively communicate and interact with their BCBA.
• Follow company specific procedures for client safety and handling.
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and Behavioral Framework’s data collection, storage, transportation, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain client dignity, confidentiality, and adhere to HIPAA laws.
Competencies
• Customer Orientation - Demonstrates concern for satisfying one's external and/or internal customers; quickly and effectively solves customer problems; talks to customers (internal or external) to find out what they want and how satisfied they are with what they are getting; finds ways to measure and track customer satisfaction.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Demonstrates attention to detail. Meets Deadlines. Consistently completes tasks, projects, and assignments on time.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Works well under stress.
• Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Critical Thinking - Proactive anticipation of issues; develops solutions.
• Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and ideas; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of practice above own interests.
• Interpersonal Relationships – Works to build and maintain healthy relationships with clients, guardians and others. Focuses on solving conflicts with win/win solutions; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Cultural Awareness: Collaborate, communicate, and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, embracing and respecting cultural differences. Navigate different cultural norms to foster teamwork, understanding, and productivity in multicultural settings.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information.
• Results - Focuses on completing essential tasks within an appropriate timeframe; is effective at setting priorities; demonstrates proficiency in both the quality and quantity of work; effectiveness of performance under pressure and/or opposition.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
• High school diploma.
• RBT certification in good standing.
• Knowledge of ABA, human behavior and performance.
• Knowledge of industry terminology.
Work Environment, Physical Conditions
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements at least 30 hours per week.
• Able to comply with practice policies and procedures and the ethical guidelines of RBTs.
• Must have a mobile device (such as a smart phone or tablet) to bring to work.
• Must be able to perform a variety of physical and often repetitive activities including (but not limited to) standing and sitting for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Must exhibit satisfactory manual dexterity, auditory, and visual skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 100lbs.