Autism Learning Partners is a full-service provider that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole individual by collaborating with doctors, therapists, schools, and specialists. ALP’s goal is to work with their patients to achieve the best possible outcome… PROGRESS!
Our company values are Excellence, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Honesty.
Our core competencies are Demonstrating self awareness, interpersonal savvy, communicates effectively, collaborates, decision quality, instills trust, ensures accountability, customer focus, drives results, and nimble learning
Position Summary
The Regional Trainer is responsible for providing clinical training and post-training support to all new hires that come into the region. This support will be provided via in-person training*, role play, live session support. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming, inclusive, connected environment where new hires have the safe space to learn and grow. The Regional Trainer is also a key ambassador of the organization’s values and culture.
Essential Job Functions
*Must have Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience to be qualified for this position.
- Conduct live training session (BST 5) up to weekly (i.e. each Friday; may be bi-weekly or monthly, depending on trainee hiring volume and cadence); BST 5 occurs Fridays and isscheduled between 3-7pm local time
- Provide field support (i.e. live session support during a dedicated scheduling block – typically 3-7pm, Monday – Thursday) to NHT graduates
- Other regional training responsibilities as assigned by regional Director (e.g. hiring events, interviews, conducting Safety Care)
- Complete training competencies and tests; submit for each trainee
- Ensure completion of 30-day competencies for each trainee (may be delegated to Field Trainers as appropriate per regional volume)
- Coach Field Trainers to fulfill all responsibilities for field support and competency checks
- Host 1x/month support meeting with all Field Trainers
- Host 1x/month support meeting for all trainees in their first 90 days
- Meet 1x/month with regional Director to discuss trainee/Field Trainers needs/concerns
- Other responsibilities (e.g. 1:1 BT casework) as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Enthusiastic, prepared presenter
- Able to adhere strictly to designated, centralized training content
- Able to coach struggling trainees to effectively improve their clinical and professional skill set
- Superb model of session skills: engaging clients, collecting data accurately, creating
- productive session structure, implementing behavior analytic strategies correctly
- Able to have challenging coaching conversations in a supportive, professional manner
- Able to coordinate effectively with regional supports, ACD, and online trainer to provide wrap-around support to new hires
- Able to navigate clinical technology as required, such as GoTo Meeting/Zoom platforms and Central Reach
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
- RBT certification or equivalent is preferred, but not required (we can help you get it!)
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, or related field; BCBA certification in progress
Experience
- Completion of Advanced Behavior Technician competencies (or ability to pass ABT competencies within 6 months)
- At least 1 year as a Behavior Technician
Additional Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- Flexibility to work on-site (clinic, clients’ homes) and/or remotely (e.g. from home), depending on regional needs and restrictions
- Enthusiasm and professionalism
- Regional Trainer responsibilities are part-time (up to ~4 hours weekly providing live training and team support; up to 15 hours weekly providing field support, i.e. field visit overlaps with new hires, establishing cases, providing make-up sessions; additional hours facilitating Safety Care and interviews as assigned); full-time employees must take on other work as assigned, such as providing BT services to assigned 1:1 clients
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by regional clinical leadership, including BT 1:1 sessions
Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- To avoid potential conflicts of interest, please answer "Yes" to confirm that you DO NOT have any immediate family members (child, spouse, parent, or sibling) receiving services from Autism Learning Partners, Children's Learning Connection, or A Is For Apple.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- providing ABA therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
- training others: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person