ABA Center Administrative Specialist

A Bridge To Achievement is seeking an energetic and career-minded professional to join our team! We are currently hiring a full time administrative position at our Pineville location. The applicant must be willing to work between the hours of 7:30AM and 6:30 PM, though scheduled times may vary.

We are looking for professionals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.

Who is ABtA?

A Bridge to Achievement is a rapidly growing agency that provides family-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, emphasizing the future of children with ASD and their families. Our expert team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and highly trained behavior technicians use evidence-based ABA methods to teach children social, communication, play, cognitive, and self-care skills, while reducing problem behaviors in a variety of settings based on the family needs.

At ABtA, we understand that ASD has a dramatic and lifelong impact on individuals with this diagnosis and their families. We partner with parents to understand their children by identifying their strengths, interests, and learning styles. Using ABA and other evidence-based techniques, our highly-trained clinicians focus on therapies and interventions that use positive reinforcement to teach the children we support to reach their full potential. We then integrate our services in a variety of settings striving to create the most effective learning experience and promote positive change across all aspects of the lives of the children we serve and their families.

Why should you choose a career with ABtA?

Our unique organizational approach to our administrative processes allows those familiar with the ABA or ASD field an opportunity to expand their (or switch to!) non-clinical career. By joining the ABtA Admin Department, you will help contribute to the overall success of our learners, centers, and agency through the integral job duties listed below.

Benefits for All ABtA Employees:

• Exceptional and Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Self Care Time
• Incredible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees (plus their partners and dependents) which includes counseling services, financial services, legal services, discounts and more!
• Flexible Schedules
• 401(k) with Company Match for part time and full-time employees
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Drive Time
• Healthcare Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life)
• Ancillary Insurance Options through Aflac (STD, LTD, and more!)
• Initial and Ongoing Paid Training and Supervision
• RBT Certification Program for New Behavior Technicians in the Field
• Tuition Discounts, Supervision, Mentorship, and a formal Trainee Program for Employees Seeking Their BCBA Certification
• Opportunities for Career Advancement for both RBTs and BCBA Trainees
• Performance and Promotion Raises

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review office supply inventory checklist(s) and send to supervisor for purchases
• Acts as a liaison for the agency with outside parties that arrive at the center (mailmen, delivery drivers, parents, etc) by answering the door and directions them to the appropriate parties
• Assists with ratio requirements by answering miscellaneous radio calls and providing behavioral support to learners as necessary
• Oversees and assists as needed with sanitation and cleanliness at the center to maintain safety standards
• Opens and/or closes the center (keyholder duties) and following all opening and closing procedures to maintain the safety of the center (This will be split with the center coordinator)
• Maintains necessary center records, such as sign in sheets, body check forms, HIPAA releases, and COVID-19 question checklists
• While at center, employee ensures scheduled center support staff follow assigned administrative tasks (as set by center supervisors)
• Structures and organizes individual therapy rooms at the center to ensure a conductive therapy environment for learners
• Maintains trusting relationships with employees and learners at the center
• Works well with supervisors and all other in position of authority
• Ensures that all records are protected and follows HIPAA compliance standards
• Attends and contributes to monthly staff, RBT roundtables, and administrative meetings as necessary
• Making sure that daily and upcoming crafts are completed by necessary deadlines
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with all personnel
• Maintains communication with center supervisory members regarding issues, solutions and ideas to optimize processes at the center
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person
• Must be able to observe and move with children in the center based environments
• Must be able to demonstrate working and playing with children; must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity
• Must be able to lift small children
• Must be able to utilize safe non-violent crisis intervention techniques with program participants of all ages.
• Must be able to teach and assist with toileting skills.
• Must be able to perform the following gross motor activities:
• Climbing (e.g. upon playground equipment)
• Bending over (e.g. to assist child with writing)
• Squatting (e.g. to assist child putting on shoes)
• Running (e.g. running through a sprinkler with a child)
• Carrying (e.g. teaching materials, toys, art supplies)
• Must be able to perform the following fine motor activities:
• Manipulation of teaching materials
• Writing data
• Cutting and gluing
• Must be able to type on a computer keyboard

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field preferred
• Strong foundational knowledge of the ABA field
• MUST be fun, upbeat, energetic and creative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Willingness to learn and utilize ABA program
• Flexible Schedule (Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 6:30 pm)
• Must respond to texts/calls/ email in a timely manner
• A criminal background check, health care registry check and background report is required for this position

ABtA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Benefits

• Exceptional and Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Self Care Time
• Incredible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees (plus their partners and dependents) which includes counseling services, financial services, legal services, discounts and more!
• Flexible Schedules
• 401(k) with Company Match for part time and full-time employees
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Drive Time
• Healthcare Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life)
• Ancillary Insurance Options through Aflac (STD, LTD, and more!)
• Initial and Ongoing Paid Training and Supervision
• Paid RBT Certification Program for New Behavior Technicians in the Field (Includes Application and Exam Cost Reimbursement)
• Tuition Discounts through Purdue University
• Highly-Structured and Supportive Trainee Program that includes Paid Unrestricted Opportunities and Mentorship from a Dedicated Supervisor
• Opportunities for Career Advancement for both RBTs and BCBA Trainees
• Annual Performance and Promotion Raises