Training And Program Specialist (Tps)-Full Time

Job Type
Full-time
Description
A Training and Program Specialist (TPS) is responsible to oversee a pod of Behavior Technicians who provide ABA therapy to children ages 2-12 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental and language delays in a center setting. The TPS acts a role model for their pod and assists the leadership team in training new and existing employees.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure pod members follow the prescribed skill acquisition and behavior support plan
• Lead daily stand-up pod meetings
• Cover employee breaks
• Support team and client needs on the floor during therapy sessions
• Conduct trainings on clinical and non-clinical topics as assigned
• Facilitate social group activities
• Ensure therapists complete end of day billing, charting, chores, and other administrative tasks
• Attend and participate in Clinical Staff and other meetings as scheduled
• Assist BCBA with weekly client progress updates and weekly parent notes
• Communicate program changes and client specific updates as directed by the BCBA
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding the client's progress as directed by the BCBA
• Assist the BCBA in preparing and organizing client materials as instructed
• Overlap with BCBA during consults
• Conduct 1:1 check-ins and provide daily coaching/feedback, and remediate training as needed to
  address skill deficits
• Open and close the building as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment
• Maintain treatment fidelity
• Maintain client safety and confidentiality
• Conduct 1:1 therapy with clients as needed
• Contribute to a positive working environment

Requirements
Basic & Physical Requirements:

• A Bierman employee for longer than 6 months in good standing
• Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the
  Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching,
  crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data
  collection and session documentation
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic
  devices, and paper means.
• Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
• Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
• Must be able to administer medication to clients

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with multiple clients in the behavior technician role
• Excellent rapport with children
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, and staff members
• Detail oriented
• Solution oriented
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team and clients
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism
• Proficient with Google Suite

About Bierman Autism Centers:
Our goal is to fuse science and learning to accelerate progress and transform lives. We were established in 2006 with a simple focus on providing excellent therapy for children with autism and building a unique and fun environment for team members and children to thrive. We live by the culture we've created and our core values: to create a fun and stimulating learning environment, empower individuals and treat them with kindness, integrity, and respect, never sit still, achieve, and continuously raise the bar, team above the individual, build a sustainable organization that leaves a meaningful impact on lives, and adhere to our core principles without compromise.
Job Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time
Pay is competitive and based on candidate qualifications and experience. Full-time employees will be offered our comprehensive benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k, insurance (health, dental, and vision), and the option of Short and Long-Term disability insurance.