ORGANIZATION

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Supervisor PT is responsible for the direct implementation of CARD treatment programs to patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders by providing mid-level supervision and direct therapy to patients. Under the guidance of CARD Clinical Supervisors, the Assistant Supervisor PT works with patients in a variety of settings which include the CARD center, the patient’s home, and the community. The Assistant Supervisor PT oversees the delivery and data collection of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) procedures and assists in the implementation and design of individualized programs. Additionally, they will assist with additional administrative and clinical tasks as requested by the assigned Clinical Supervisor. Assistant Supervisors report to the center Operations Manager. Extensive initial and ongoing training in ABA therapy techniques and the CARD curriculum is provided. This is a fully billable position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent CARD policy enthusiastically

Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders

Provide top-quality supervision of cases and Behavior Technicians under the direction of the assigned CARD Clinical Supervisor

Provide clinical feedback to Behavior Technicians through the training process, team meetings, data review, etc.

Report regularly to Clinical Supervisors on patient progress and / or concerns and assist with action plans for troubleshooting challenging lessons/behaviors

Conduct Caregiver Collaboration meetings (education, practicum)

Assist with FBAs and BIPs

Provide additional assistance to Clinical Supervisors including maintaining SKILLS accounts, assistance with report

Program updates (introduce/master exemplars, update lesson notes, add discrete events, create lesson materials)

Set and meet performance goals for case quality and administrative duties

Assist in training new staff members

Provide direct treatment to patients, as needed

Always maintain HIPAA compliance across all settings

Minimize cancellations

Attend required trainings and meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) Credential or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Credential must be obtained within 90 days from start date in this position

Bachelor’s Degree with 12 units of ABA and 1 year experience OR a bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience OR a master’s degree with the appropriate experience

Experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.

Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to always provide treatment at the highest level of excellence

Must complete CARD Assistant Supervisor Training

Must complete the CARD Trainer Training for Initial Training Overlaps

Demonstrate clinical expertise and the ability to model/explain concepts effectively

Ability to train others effectively in various formats

Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude

Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients

An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats

Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets 

Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)

Willingness to work with a variety of patients and adapt to scheduling changes

Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations

Familiar with iPads

English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Includes both a typical office environment and treatment environments.  Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth.  Assistant Supervisors work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments

Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations

Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street

Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment

Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others.  Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.

Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients 

Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container

Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)

Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients 

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