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The Global Center for Autism Services (GCAS) is searching for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT), for our Lanham, MD location. The Global Center for Autism Services is a center-based, full-time applied behavior analysis (ABA) program located in Lanham, Maryland. CGAS has partnered with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism (CCCCA), and operates a program that adheres to the principles and guidelines designed by the Cleveland Clinic intervention model. CCCCA has been operating an ABA program for children with autism for over 20 years, and has worked to assist other organizations in opening programs that mirror their model in 14 states throughout the country. GCAS is the newest CCCA program in operation in the region, and the first of its kind in Maryland. This position is for Registered Behavior Technicians at our center-based, outpatient treatment center for children with autism. The patient age range is earliest diagnosis through the age of 12. The Registered Behavior Technician will be responsible for the full-time, daily implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention programming for children diagnosed with autism at the center-based ABA outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six months experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with children with autism, utilizing the scientific principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). This is a full-time, 4/5 workday schedule (M-R/M-F) – some Friday hours may be required during time of employment. All interested candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for interview:

• With current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
• With Associate degree or 2 years in college
• Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) number preferred but not required
• Six months experience working in clinical and/or home setting with young children with autism utilizing the methods of applied behavior analysis
• Bilingual preferred

Position Reports To: Executive Director GENERAL SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation of occupational therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (to include early intervention through adolescent services) in a center-based setting for the Global Center for Autism Services (GCAS) in Lanham, Maryland. The Occupational Therapist duties include conducting new patient intakes, administering patient evaluations using the latest evidence-based practice, create intervention plans and direct treatment delivery to children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The Occupational Therapist will develop parent trainings, and integrate them into all treatment plans, providing strategies to parents to increase the effectiveness of treatment. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for recommending specialized equipment, environmental adaptations and access to assistive technology as needed. The Occupational Therapist will provide direct treatment to patients, and create progress reports for submission to patient insurance carriers. The Occupational Therapist will also work collaboratively with Clinical Director(s), Clinical Quality Director, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Speech & Language Pathologists, Director of Operations and Executive Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Familiarity with assessment tools including but not limited to: PDMS-2, Beery VMI, BDI2, SP, SPM, BOT-2,

HELP, DTVP-2, SIPT, and Vineland II preferred, but not required

• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets)

Required Length and Type of Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience in providing occupational therapy treatment, utilizing evidenced based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Required Licensure, Certification or Registry:

• Licensed by the Maryland Department of Health
• Certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy

Required Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination, physically able to manage students of varying weight and sizes. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct initial intakes and parent conferences to gather relevant information.
2. Develop & implement occupational therapy treatment, plans of care including goals and objectives.
3. Address client’s occupational performance to support engagement in occupations (i.e., activities of daily living (ADL) across environments affecting health, well-being, safety and quality of life in a person with autism spectrum disorder.
4. Create and perform task analyses to break down activities into achievable components for both the client and their family/caregivers.
5. Guide and educate family members and caregivers during evaluation and treatment processes.
6. Observe, note, and perform daily data collection, including creation of report on progress of long and short term treatment goals.
7. Consult across disciplines to provide suggestions for environmental adaptations (i.e., board certified behavior analysts, speech & language pathologists).
8. Provide direct treatment to patients, and create progress reports for submission to patient insurance carriers.
9. Direct and supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) as needed in clinical setting.
10. Assist the COTA and registered behavior technicians in treatment techniques that support progress towards patient treatment goals and objectives.
11. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by Executive Director

GCAS ORGANIZATIONAL-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS: All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position: Customer Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting thework environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints. NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Position Reports To: Coordinator of Speech & Language Services The Clinical Fellow - Speech & Language Services works under the supervision of the Coordinator of Speech & Language Services and the Executive Director of The Global Center for Autism Services (GCAS). The Clinical Fellow - Speech & Language Services, under the direction and guidance of the Coordinator of Speech & Language Services, administers evaluations; designs and carries out treatment plans and participates as a member of a treatment team to facilitate service delivery for patients in the center as well as in-home. The Clinical Fellow - Speech & Language Services. The Clinical Fellow - Speech & Language Services must demonstrate positive and productive interpersonal skills on a consistent basis with outpatient clinical personnel, patients, families and public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The Clinical Fellow - Speech & Language Services must have a master’s or doctoral degree and be eligible to complete supervision hours towards obtaining a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Required Length and Type of Experience Specific expertise in dealing with infants, children, and adolescents with autism and related disorders is preferred, but not required. The Clinical Fellow - Speech & Language Services must possess a basic understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis. Required Licensure, Certification or Registry Eligibility for completion of clinical supervision hours toward obtaining full Maryland licensure within Speech/Language Therapy. Eligible to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Required Physical and Environmental Demands Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination, physically able to manage students of varying weight and sizes. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. . PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide speech language services to patients including: evaluations for candidacy to utilize augmentative systems; establishing behavioral, objective, and measurable goals for, and review/revise treatment plans; modify treatment program as indicated by patient’s progress and team recommendations; regularly assess the adequacy of each patient’s prescribed speech and language program; participate in transition plans; and assess the need for further testing.
2. Assist Coordinator of Speech & Language Services in coordinating communication with referrals and outside agencies.
3. Assist Coordinator of Speech & Language Services in educating all clinical ABA staff on communication topics including augmentative/alternative communication, apraxia, sign language and other related topics.
4. Assist Coordinator of Speech & Language Services in providing consultation services to BCBA’s and Clinical ABA therapists in the area of speech and language development, assessment, intervention and individual program design.
5. Ensure that all reports and documentation are completed thoroughly and within given deadlines.
6. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

GCAS ORGANIZATIONAL-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS: All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position: Customer Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints. NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Please send resume to jobs@gcautismservices.com

The Global Center for Autism Services (GCAS) has openings for a full-time, salaried Hybrid Visiting BCBA, comprising of 75% remote work, 25% in-person (1 week per month paid by GCAS) at our Lanham, MD location. A Master's degree or higher is required, currently certified as BCBA, experience and/or willingness to work with individuals with ASD ages earliest diagnosis through twelve years. Experience working remotely delivering real-time staff supervision and parent training in a virtual platform is preferred, but not required. Experience in conducting assessments including parent interviews and direct assessment with individuals as part of functional behavior assessment (FBA), VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Vineland through remote delivery preferred, but not required. This full-time, salaried and benefitted position provides supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians, as well as oversee direct instruction of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder of varying ability levels; this includes parent training, one-on-one instruction and small group social skills training for young children with ASD, delivered in a virtual platform in real-time, with some in person intervention. The successful candidate will fulfill the following responsibilities remotely and in-person:

• 75% of work will be completed remotely, 25% in-person (5 days on-site per month, all travel expenses paid by Company)
• Supervise staff providing center-based ABA therapy to children ages 0-12 with autism
• Collect, graph, and analyze data
• Provide 1:1 supervision of RBTs implementing ABA therapy to patients
• Conduct training with families and other caregivers

Requirements for the applicant, in addition to the ability to perform the above-listed responsibilities, include:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• BCBA state licensed in Maryland, or credentials to obtain license
• Excellent ability to effectively build strong rapport with children with ASD
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, maintaining appropriate deadlines and individual program/patient requirements
• Access to reliable, high-speed internet services
• Ability to be innovative in developing programs and for with ASD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work with parents
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Global Center for Autism Services deeply values our employees and provides competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employment opportunities at The Global Center for Autism Services are based on the applicant’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination because of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Global Center for Autism Services is partnered with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism. Cleveland Clinic operates worldwide autism programs, and is the #2 ranked Healthcare System in the United States, as determined by U.S. News & World Reports (2022-2023). If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume with cover letter, including salary preferences. Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Hybrid Remote/Visiting BCBA