ORGANIZATION The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you'll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARD's mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success. 2366 Maritime Drive Elk Grove, California 95758
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavior Technician Leads implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed to address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient's home, school, community, or via telehealth. The Behavior Technician Lead additionally helps maintain high quality treatment by providing initial and ongoing training to all Behavior Technicians as well as conducting regular quality assurance checks for all Behavior Technicians. Duties may include but are not limited to overseeing the initial training process, providing field training to new technicians, and conducting quality assurance overlaps. Behavior Technician Leads hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and/or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification. Behavior Technician Leads report to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group environment
- Demonstrate exceptional clinical quality across patients and treatment sessions
- Collect and record data on patient progress
- Review session data and provide feedback as needed/appropriate
- Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
- Provide appropriate feedback and guidance to Behavior Technician teammates
- Conduct initial training overlaps and Field evaluations for new Behavior Technicians in training
- Communicate with teammates regarding trainee progress
- Provide goals and feedback to all Behavior Technicians in training
- Conduct monthly Quality Assurance checks for Behavior Technicians and Senior Behavior Technicians
- Partner with Clinical Supervisor to organize and present monthly training topics to local center staff
- Always maintain HIPAA compliance across all settings
- Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
- Adhere to CARD policies and procedures
- Attend Bi-Weekly BTL calls to receive updates to BTL program and disseminate information to local operations and clinical team
- Utilize the clinical eval app to ensure QAs are conducted and goals are up to date
- Conduct monthly Assaultive Behavior Management Training for all teammates
- Attend all mandatory meetings (Bi-weekly BTL call, weekly leadership meeting, staff meeting)
REQUIREMENTS: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- 12+ months experience implementing treatment programs at CARD preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential, or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential
- Must pass Behavior Technician Lead training and demonstrate the ability to utilize Behavior Skills Training to effectively teach treatment techniques
- Ability to always provide treatment at the highest level of excellence
- Must complete the CARD Trainer Training for Initial Training Overlaps
- Reliable means of transportation
- Must meet and maintain a clinical QA score of 4.0 or higher per Supervisor and Corporate Trainer observation
- Must pass ABM Trainer Training and complete annual refreshers as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Demonstrate clinical expertise and the ability to model/explain concepts effectively
- Ability to train others effectively in various formats
- Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
- Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients
- An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
- Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
- Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)
- Willingness to work with a variety of patients and adapt to scheduling changes
- Familiar with iPads / iOS
- English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Includes both a typical office environment and treatment environments. Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient's home, the CARD center, the patient's school, the community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technician Leads work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and center environments
- Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, center or community locations
- Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street
- Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment
- Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.
- Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients
- Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container
- Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient's natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)
- Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients
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