Position: ABA Therapist Trainer
Responsible for providing intensive 1:1 therapy and support to the clinical team with regards to training and data collection. Must maintain knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and assist in training a small team of therapists to provide quality services to all clients at LAC. Clients include individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other language delays.
Reports to: Program Managers and/or Clinical Director
Responsibilities:
-
Substitutes for 1:1 therapists as needed
-
All responsibilities for therapists apply to trainer
-
Completes & maintains Registered Behavior Technician credentialing
-
Assists with staff training specific to ABA concepts and principles.
-
Assists with staff training specific to learner individual treatment plans, behavior plans, & RBT task list
-
Serve as fill in for call offs or work with a learner until a new RBT is hired or certified
-
Assumed to be a “master” RBT with ABA concepts and applying ABA therapy.
-
Responsible for being cross-trained with learners.
-
Provide ongoing training support to all RBTs.
-
Monitors & tracks therapist feedback accurately
-
Completes support staff checklists and trains therapists to lead group skills
-
Lead groups skills, as needed
-
Completes therapist competency checks
-
Assists therapists in completing paperwork & data, as needed
-
Demonstrates creativity & “think outside the box” attitude to provide support and achieve positive outcomes for all clients
-
Consistently builds rapport with clients & families to achieve best possible outcomes
-
Attends & maintains all outside training certifications (CPI, CPR, First Aid, RBT, etc.)
-
Attends & implements feedback from weekly supervision with Program Manager
-
Assists Program Manager in prepping materials (insurance forms, parent notes, inventories, program materials, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
-
Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs
-
Running
-
Able to sustain impact to body (i.e., being hit, etc.) in any area
-
Crouching, squatting, kneeling for sustained periods of time
-
Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes
-
Full range of motion of hands and arms
-
Sitting on floor and chair for long periods of time
-
Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support
Qualifications:
-
Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
-
All applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome—a college degree is preferred but not required
-
One year as an RBT and 6 months in a training capacity
-
Exceeds all expectations in completing therapist duties as summarized below:
-
Providing direct 1:1 therapy sessions
-
Implementing all skill acquisition programs & maintenance programs
-
Collecting accurate data via central reach
-
Implementing all behavior protocols & FBA/BIPs as provided
-
Participates in co-treats with BCBA, SLP, and therapist as needed
-
All other responsibilities of a 1:1 therapist are also expected
-
Completes Level 2 & 3 competency checklist to proficiency
-
Maintains attendance expectations
-
Flexible, creative, & possessing excellent time management skills
-
Leadership experience & skills demonstrated
-
Knowledge of basic functions of behavior
-
Knowledge of data collection procedures
-
Able to communicate expressively and receptively for all responsibilities within the job role.
