ABA Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: 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.

Vision Statement:

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement:

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

Job description:

Organization Profile: 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.

Mission:  An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.

Vision:  To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED :

Masters Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Human Services or related field

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Experience supervising staff or conducting staff training programs in a facility/program servicing individuals with developmental disabilities (residential and school program experience required) Work experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities and individuals with special needs Sensitivity to the needs of staff, students and individuals served

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED):

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 and who provide supervision hours for certification/licensure. 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. Professional development and to ensure ABA training records are accurately tracked and entered into Relias database; maintains records of and documents staff participation in training programs and compliance with 14 NYCRR, Part 633 and NYSED CEU and CTLE training requirements. 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. In collaboration with the Executive Director, Chief Quality Improvement and Program Development Officer, School Coordinators, Adult Community Programs Coordinator and Training Coordinator, oversees the implementation of an online ABA data collection program. Coordinates with Agency Behavior Analysis staff on the PSI Module system. Refines/revises the PSI Module system to enhance student outcomes. Meets at least quarterly with Administration on ABA training programs, developments, reports, statistics etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hawthorne, NY 10532: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.

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