Overview:
Autism Spectrum Therapies ("AST"), one of the largest and most respected autism services organizations in the county, is looking for an exceptional ABA professional to join our team as a Lead Technician (LT). This position is ideal for an experienced candidate ready to build their supervision skills while working toward becoming a BCBA.
AST currently employs nearly 100 BCBAs with offices in 7 states and growing. We offer continual professional development opportunities and the ability to participate in AST sponsored research projects. This is a great opportunity to join a first-class, growing organization and position yourself for success in the field of ABA.
Responsibilities:
A LT is assigned to a clinical team under the supervision of a BCBA and is responsible for assisting the BCBA with fulfilling certain supervisory duties. The LT may also provide direct intervention services as part of their position.
In-Field Support
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Provide field support to Behavior Technician's (BTs) on the clinical team and help them with contract fulfilment
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Act as a floater for school cases, as needed
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Provide Parent Education and Consultation services
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Assist with client programing; analyzing data to identify issues for supervisor
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Provide other support to BCBAs as requested
Off-Site Support
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Write first drafts of progress reports
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Review client programs on Catalyst (e.g., see if anything has failed in maintenance and needs to be re-introduced, if trial counts and other measures are being hit appropriately, if child has met goals and needs new ones, etc.)
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Conduct Program Development
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Assist with coordination of care (e.g., prepare emails to SC's, be present if another service provider overlaps and BCBA cannot be there)
Training/Meetings
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The LTs will be required to complete supervisor training.
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The LTs will be required to meet as a cohort one time per month with Clinical Manager/Clinical Director for training/coaching on the following topics:
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Report writing; practice advice and coaching
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Parent education
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Programming
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Professionalism
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How to support BTs that need more clinical professional development
Productivity Expectations
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Provide Field Supervision/Direct Intervention with the expectation almost exclusively in afternoon and evening timeslots
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LTs will be expected to deliver 20 hours of billable service (direct services)
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LTs will be paid up to 20 hours of non-billable time. .
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All of the LT’s hours will be paid at the direct rate, with the exception of drive time
Qualifications:
- Experienced BT with 2+ years’ experience
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HS Diploma or GED Equivalent Required
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Expected to be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and on occasional weekends
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Regular travel to clients’ homes and/or schools within the region, as well as occasional travel to office locations, is required for this position
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Selection of LTs will be made by the Managing Clinical Sup and Clinical Director
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Strong detail orientation
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Strong time management skills and follow-through
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Organized and diplomatic
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Ability to work independently or within a larger team
AST/ Learn Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
