Job Description

Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism offers multiple outpatient therapies across our three locations and in-home. All our therapists are trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and use behavioral techniques in therapy. Behavior Technicians focus on delivering exceptional and compassionate care to our patients and their families. You will work under supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide care to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.  

Individualized ABA treatment (behavior therapy) is provided to children with ASD with a strong component of parent training. Focused ABA treatment plans target the development of specific skills across areas including socialization, play, adaptive behavior and language, with an emphasis on communication skills. Services will be provided using a tiered delivery model. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will design and supervise treatment goals and oversee Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) in working directly with the client. The Center for Autism’s outpatient speech department specializes in providing children with ASD speech/language evaluations, individual therapy and small group therapy. All speech/language pathologists are trained in the principles of ABA.  

A caregiver in this position works d ays , 8:00am—4:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently; fluently implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels; follow the prompting hierarchy; apply reinforcement procedures effectively, utilize SDs that are clear, concise and consistent; utilize prompt fading, shaping, and chaining procedures.  

• Assist Outpatient Behavior Analyst in conducting functional behavior assessments to include conducting a record review and Functional Assessment Interview, define behavior and choose appropriate method of data collection, summarize environment, setting events, and medical information.  

• Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress, troubleshoot, generalization strategies for home, and other elements of parent training as designated by Outpatient Behavior Analyst.  

• Participate in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate’s degree. can be substitute 6 month’s ABA experience.  

• Successful completion of coursework for Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT).  

• Must complete 40-hour coursework prior to start date and RBT competency assessment and exam within 30 days of hire.  

• Can work and build rapport with parents of diverse backgrounds.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's degree.  

• 6 months of experience working with children with autism utilizing applied behavior analysis preferred.  

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Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Physically able to manage patients of varying weight and sizes.

• Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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