ABA Training Specialist

Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. • Elmsford, NY

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About The Position

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. The mission is to provide an Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities. The vision is to foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. The goal is to enable each individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices grounded in research and science, particularly applied behavior analysis. Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees, with $750 paid upon completion of 3 months and another $750 upon completion of 6 months.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Human Services or related field.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Experience supervising staff or conducting staff training programs in a facility/program servicing individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Work experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities and individuals with special needs.
• Sensitivity to the needs of staff, students and individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Assumes, as Coordinator of ABA Programming, the delegated authority, responsibility and accountability to carry out all assigned duties.
• Creates and directs initial and ongoing in-service ABA training programs throughout HFI in accordance with BCBA/LBA CEU requirements, CTLE, as well as federal, state and HFI policies and procedures.
• Creates curriculum and trains staff in the foundation and science of Applied Behavior Analysis in group and 1:1 sessions, in-situ in classrooms and adult programs, and e-learning.
• Provides guidance and support to other Agency BCBA/LBA staff who are responsible for the oversight and supervision for BCBAs, BCABAS, LBAs, RBTS in the school programs and adult community programs.
• Develops and leads voluntary study groups for staff who are in programs leading to certification/licensure as RBTS, BCBAS, LBAs.
• Conducts monthly meetings with the ABA team and Training Department to ensure growth of ABA and professional development.
• Ensures ABA training records are accurately tracked and entered into Relias database; maintains records of and documents staff participation in training programs.
• Reviews, edits and updates all agency ABA trainings to ensure the most relevant information.
• Observes staff and evaluates their knowledge of ABA methods, creating trainings specific to staff needs.
• Oversees the implementation of an online ABA data collection program in collaboration with the Executive Director and other coordinators.
• Coordinates with Agency Behavior Analysis staff on the PSI Module system and refines/revises it to enhance student outcomes.
• Meets at least quarterly with Administration on ABA training programs, developments, reports, statistics etc.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees