a.c.e. therapies
Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a BCBA to collaborate and lead our Adult Learning Center ABA program at our Downers Grove location. We seek a passionate BCBA who is dedicated to providing impactful and meaningful therapy, and assists in developing a robust adolescent and adult therapy program. We have built and created a one-of-a-kind learning center specifically designed for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We believe in a continuum of care, and that adolescents and adults deserve an exclusive environment to learn skills in a meaningful context. This role involves growing the clinic through community outreach, formulating and implementing treatment plans, conducting caregiver training, collaborating with team members, monitoring client progress, providing appropriate clinical supervision, training RBTs, and assisting in the design and evolution of our Adult Learning Center.
a.c.e. values the following in our employees:
Bi-directional flexibility: we allow flexibility in your schedule but also are searching for a candidate who will allow their schedule to be flexible to the clients’ and clinic needs
Innovative and proactive with programming and company collaboration
Teamwork mindset to meet client, clinic, and company goals
Respect of client dignity and programming with a trauma-informed lens
Embraces challenges as a pathway to growth and positive change.
Strong desire to design and lead a program that will prepare our learners to enter a school setting
Clinical Responsibilities
Collaborate with, supervise, and mentor team of behavior technicians
Lead and supervise caregiver guidance in clinic, community, and home settings
Conduct intake assessments and develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans for assigned patients
Exercise judgment on best assessment tools to utilize in treatment planning for patients and develop well rounded treatment programs
Assist with creation of training processes and materials
Assist in hiring, training and supervising of staff
Conduct functional assessments and create behavior plans that are generalizable to everyday environments
Maintain accurate, complete and organized patient notes, data, and reports
Maintain positive working relationships with patients and caregivers
Attend required trainings and meetings with advanced notice
Complete necessary documentation (i.e., supervision summaries, program updates, overlaps) following direct services hours
Confer with members of ABA therapy staff and other treatment team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment program
Provide supervision to BCBA candidates as outlined in the BCBA Supervision Contract
Maintain utilization requirements across clients to ensure high quality treatment is received
Administrative and Development Responsibilities:
Participate in weekly scheduling meetings
Participate in clinical meetings with other BCBAs
Timely submission of required documentation
Job Requirements:
Minimum education and experience as required by the BACB to board certification at the master’s level
Obtain, possess, and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and re-certification every 2 years
Experience working with adolescent and adult population required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrative skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and google suite
Physical ability to play with clients in the gym, including jumping on the trampoline, pushing clients in swings, bending down, squatting
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Must conduct themselves in a professional manner, and hold themselves to rigorous standards-we promote a positive, and collaborative environment on the floor and in meetings
Must have reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insurance to be able to drive between clinic, clients’ homes and community settings if required
Must pass a thorough background check
Ability to muli-task and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) with 3.5% company match
Work-life flexibility and balance
Dental, Vision, Health and Life Insurance
Additional Benefits:
$2500 per year in CEU’s of your choice
Small caseloads with the ability to supervise 15-20%
15 PTO days with up to 11 paid holidays off per year
Bonus opportunities available
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a BCBA to collaborate and lead our Adult Learning Center ABA program at our Downers Grove location. We seek a passionate BCBA who is dedicated to providing impactful and meaningful therapy, and assists in developing a robust adolescent and adult therapy program. We have built and created a one-of-a-kind learning center specifically designed for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We believe in a continuum of care, and that adolescents and adults deserve an exclusive environment to learn skills in a meaningful context. This role involves growing the clinic through community outreach, formulating and implementing treatment plans, conducting caregiver training, collaborating with team members, monitoring client progress, providing appropriate clinical supervision, training RBTs, and assisting in the design and evolution of our Adult Learning Center.
a.c.e. values the following in our employees:
Bi-directional flexibility: we allow flexibility in your schedule but also are searching for a candidate who will allow their schedule to be flexible to the clients’ and clinic needs
Innovative and proactive with programming and company collaboration
Teamwork mindset to meet client, clinic, and company goals
Respect of client dignity and programming with a trauma-informed lens
Embraces challenges as a pathway to growth and positive change.
Strong desire to design and lead a program that will prepare our learners to enter a school setting
Clinical Responsibilities
Collaborate with, supervise, and mentor team of behavior technicians
Lead and supervise caregiver guidance in clinic, community, and home settings
Conduct intake assessments and develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans for assigned patients
Exercise judgment on best assessment tools to utilize in treatment planning for patients and develop well rounded treatment programs
Assist with creation of training processes and materials
Assist in hiring, training and supervising of staff
Conduct functional assessments and create behavior plans that are generalizable to everyday environments
Maintain accurate, complete and organized patient notes, data, and reports
Maintain positive working relationships with patients and caregivers
Attend required trainings and meetings with advanced notice
Complete necessary documentation (i.e., supervision summaries, program updates, overlaps) following direct services hours
Confer with members of ABA therapy staff and other treatment team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment program
Provide supervision to BCBA candidates as outlined in the BCBA Supervision Contract
Maintain utilization requirements across clients to ensure high quality treatment is received
Administrative and Development Responsibilities:
Participate in weekly scheduling meetings
Participate in clinical meetings with other BCBAs
Timely submission of required documentation
Job Requirements:
Minimum education and experience as required by the BACB to board certification at the master’s level
Obtain, possess, and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and re-certification every 2 years
Experience working with adolescent and adult population required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrative skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and google suite
Physical ability to play with clients in the gym, including jumping on the trampoline, pushing clients in swings, bending down, squatting
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Must conduct themselves in a professional manner, and hold themselves to rigorous standards-we promote a positive, and collaborative environment on the floor and in meetings
Must have reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insurance to be able to drive between clinic, clients’ homes and community settings if required
Must pass a thorough background check
Ability to muli-task and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) with 3.5% company match
Work-life flexibility and balance
Dental, Vision, Health and Life Insurance
Additional Benefits:
$2500 per year in CEU’s of your choice
Small caseloads with the ability to supervise 15-20%
15 PTO days with up to 11 paid holidays off per year
Bonus opportunities available