PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. We will offer the vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers. SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA) PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging) LOCATION: 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: CORE is a center-based program for children ages 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core defic... more details
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. We will offer the vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers.
SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)
PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)
LOCATION: 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
CORE is a center-based program for children ages 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and behaviors. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Behavior Consultant is responsible for direct therapy with children enrolled in The Center for Autism’s daily CORE program. This position reports to the CORE Clinical Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the delivery of high-integrity clinical services with fidelity to the CFA-determined clinical model to clients within the assigned treatment setting.
- Provide direct coaching to the Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) and other support staff within the treatment room.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions and change/modify interventions as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Plan, organize, and maintain the physical environment of the program room.
- Share responsibility for planning, organizing, and maintaining shared program spaces.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Be responsible for timely documentation of accurate daily data collection materials.
- Provide mentoring, modeling, and accountability to new employees and team members without supervisor responsibility.
- Facilitate and write the weekly room activity schedule and distribute to the team for review, including special activities.
- Submit orders and maintain equipment for the program room.
- Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of clinical assessments.
- Coordinate with the team and the CORE Assistant Director to plan for coverage issues.
- Ensure that daily data is collected accurately via the rating form, including comments.
- Cover billing responsibilities in the absence of other staff members.
- Clearly communicate information to the team, supervisors, and families.
- Complete weekly reports regarding events in the program room and with the children.
- Participate in the interview and onboarding process of new employees as directed.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
SKILLS:
- Ability to effectively engage with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to effectively communicate with adults and children using verbal, nonverbal, and written communication
- Ability to effectively utilize an electronic health record (EHR)
- Physical ability to lift 30 pounds, engage in clinical interventions on the floor, and ambulate at a rate that exceeds the client population
- Ability to move (repeatedly) from a standing to a kneeling position and back
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field
State Regulatory Criteria:
Must meet one of the following:
- Have the qualifications for licensure as a behavior specialist under 49 Pa. Code § 18.524 except the experience required under section (c)
- Have a BCaBA certification (or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis accredited by NCCA or ANSI) and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Have 6+ months of experience in providing ABA services and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field and 12+ credits in ABA from an accredited college or university
Other: Completion of the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training curriculum prior to hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of full-time experience in the direct care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under 21 years of age
SALARY GRADE: 16
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