Clinical Training Coordinator

Melmark New England•Berwyn, PA

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About The Position

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders. This position is responsible for the administration, management and delivery of all training services of the Professional Development Department. This position will perform in a supervisory role under the direction of the Director of Professional Development to develop, implement and monitor staff training and professional development functions including developing, organizing and/or leading trainings in both small and large group settings, scheduling and tracking on a computerized system, developing training curriculum and interacting with various departments, agencies and committees as needed in regard to training.

Requirements

Minimum of Master#s Degree in ABA, Psychology, Education or Special Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
A valid US driver#s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.
Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status.
Strong background in applied behavior analysis, clinical application of applied behavior analysis with individuals with acquired brain injury, intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Strong experience working with individuals with significant challenging behaviors.
Experience with research design and methods.
Experience with design and implementation of functional analysis.
Minimum of one year#of experience in clinical service delivery and supervision within public or approved private school settings and in implementing evidence-based procedures for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and challenging behaviors preferred.
Minimum of one#year#experience in program management, supervising and training staff, skills in human resources, budget management and running residential, educational or clinical systems preffered

Responsibilities

Monitors implementation and scheduling of Orientation, Annual In-Service, ABA training, Medication Administration, Approved Driver, on the job training, supervision series training, advanced clinical training series, new supervisor on the job training.
Revises, edits, modifies and redesigns training curriculums as needed to meet the needs of State and Federal requirements, governing regulations, changing practices, and updated policies of the organization.
Supports departments in professional development of new employees during probationary period and assists in departmental training of new employees in program area.
Assists in leading and conducting various in-classroom trainings as needed.
Regularly schedules visits and observations of programming to assist and assess training needs within department areas.
Assists with professional development of front-line managers and direct care employees by conducting in-program trainings and providing support by conducting shadowing and observations within the program area.
Assists with the development and implementation of training programs (in conjunction with HR Department) and workshops intended to increase employee performance and satisfaction (team building, manager workshops, etc).
Works in conjunction with Human Resources and departments to develop retention strategies and support programs for employees.
Provides employees with professional support and information related to the BCBA program.
Assists in scheduling and implementing group BCBA sessions.
Oversees maintenance of appropriate records of BCBA supervision hours.