Clinical RBT Trainer (BCBA) (PA) at CHOP - Soar Autism Center – Newtown, Pennsylvania

CHOP - Soar Autism Centeris building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life-shaping services that support them to thrive. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family. Specifically, we focus on integrated autism care and a play-based model of ABA therapy based on the principles of the Early Start Denver Model. Join an innovative organization reinventing the autism therapy experience for children and families.

What you will be doing:

• The Clinical RBT Trainer is responsible for new trainee growth and development at one totwo local centers (arriving to their local center after week of Centralized Training)

• Support initial and ongoing RBT competency evaluations for new and existing RBTs

• Support 3-4 case supervisors as they grow their clinical and decision making skills

• Provide supervision to trainees during their first 4 weeks at CHOP - Soar Autism Center, and case supervisors preparing for the BCBA exam

• Host bi-weekly group training and discussion sessions for new trainees at their home center

• Build trainees skill sets in ESDM practices and ABA strategies, including joint activity routines, responding to challenging behavior, data collection/documentation, and evidence based teaching strategies

• Organize and host quarterly, center level continuing education events for BCBAs and RBTs (attendance optional)

• Collaborate with the Partner Clinician and Center Operations Director regarding RBT performance and needed performance improvement initiatives

• Act as a clinical leader in the center on days when the Partner Clinician is not present

• Achieve ESDM certification within 2 years of starting your role as a Clinical RBT Trainer

What we offer:

• Implement a unique model of ABA therapy! Learn a play-based form of ABA therapy for young kids, the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). Youll receive training, continuing education, and work with national experts on ESDM implementation. CHOP - Soar Autism Center also covers the cost of ESDM certification for interested clinicians

• Real multidisciplinary collaboration! Work closely with speech, occupational therapy, psychology, and/or LPCs in our center via client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings.
  

• Opportunities for career advancement as a clinician in a rapidly growing company

• Be a part of an organization working to advance the standard of autism therapy

• Work in a values-driven environment that deeply cares both about doing high-quality, ethical work

• A culture that cares about you! Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work

• Great company benefits!

  • Quality medical, dental, and vision plans

  • A company 401K with company contribution

  • 10 company holidays plus 15 additional days off

  • Short term disability for all staff covered by CHOP - Soar Autism Center

What You Have

• Minimum of a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field

• Preferred candidates have a background in child development, early childhood education, or a related field

• 3 or more years of experience as Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• ABA early intervention experience

• A mission driven nature that is deeply focused on care quality for kids

• Strong desire to work with clients ages 2- 6

• Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing

• Fluency in navigating devices such as computers and tablets

• Embodiment of CHOP - Soar Autism Center'sCore Values: High expectations, Belonging, Trust, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, and Fun

Applications for this positionwill be acceptedon a rolling deadline.

CHOP - Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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