Autism Specialist

Kansas Behavior Supports, a leading provider of in-home ABA services, actively seeks a an Autism Specialist to join our team
The Autism Specialist is an integral member of our clinical staff and is responsible to:

• Provide initial and/or continuing in-home client (re)assessments
• Plan, manage and evaluate assigned staff efforts to properly address behavioral excesses and deficits by building functional skill repertoires
• Supervise ongoing ABA programs, assess the performance of programs, and adjust as necessary
• Provide ABA training for parents and other caregivers
• Assume overall direction and supervision of Paraprofessionals
• Manage electronic data regarding the client’s progress using our Catalyst program
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in ABA or related field, i.e., Special Ed., Child Psych, Psychology, Social Work
• Two day course for Autism Specialist Certificate
• Familiarity and ability to administer and interpret a variety of clinical assessments (VBMAPP, AFLS, ABLLS, ADOS-2, etc.)
• Display excellent clinical competence and judgment; the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to train and supervise Paraprofessionals in the delivery of 1:1 ABA services
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with parents and other caregivers
• Respect for cultural diversity and capability of adapting ABA procedures to that diversity
• Excellent written and verbal skills; detail-oriented
• Strong leadership and management capabilities
• Willingness to accept feedback and remedy any identified deficits

Why Join Us?

• Consistent opportunities at all levels – Per-diem thru Full Time
• Flexible scheduling and independent work where possible
• Generous hourly rates/ Competitive compensation & benefits package for FT employees
• Referral Bonuses
• Operations support to enable clinical team’s sole focus on case and treatment management
• Opportunities for upward growth as well as access to Continuing Education courses