ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR PT
Company: The Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc.
Location: Salinas
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
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.
333 Abbott St. Salinas, California 93901
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.
- Availability to work a minimum of 30-40 hours per week for full
time consideration
- 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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