Clinical Specialist

Position: Clinical Specialist

TPAF Role: BCBA

Job Type: Part-Time

Calendar: Academic

Direct Reports: None

Qualifications:

Required:

• Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Psychology Special Education Speech-Language Pathology Social Work or a related clinical field.
• Current board certification (BCBA) and/or active Illinois state licensure (LBA LCPC LCSW or equivalent clinical license).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental needs.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing behavioral support in a school setting or therapeutic day school (TDS) environment.
• Strong background in multidisciplinary collaboration IEP development and crisis de-escalation strategies.

Salary: $40-$60 per hour

Description

Do you want to work for an organization that is dedicated to creating best practice learning environments to increase independence and improve communication and socially appropriate behaviors for individuals on the spectrum Can you see yourself as part of an environment that strives to raise the quality of educational supports for children and adults with autism Then Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is the place for you!

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is looking for someone to support the clinical quality effectiveness and continued development of Turning Pointe Autism Foundations programs. This position will serve as a clinical subject matter expert this position uses data research and evidence-based practices to evaluate outcomes identify opportunities for improvement and support high-quality individualized programming. The Clinical Specialist also contributes to practice-based research and knowledge development and serves as a clinical resource to external programs and community partners through consultation training and dissemination of effective practices.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation supports its team members with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO medical dental and vision plans HSA and FSA options pet insurance an EAP life insurance short-term disability and a Simple IRA with company match for all eligible employees.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor student and program-level data to evaluate progress outcomes and the effectiveness of clinical programming per the corresponding regulatory board (ISBE CARF etc.).
• Identify trends barriers gaps and opportunities for improvement in assessment intervention documentation and implementation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and fidelity of clinical procedures and interventions across programs.
• Support staff and leadership in using data to make informed clinical and instructional decisions.
• Participate in clinical review processes and provide recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Support the development implementation and evaluation of new or revised clinical programs procedures and service models.
• Establish and monitor measures of program success and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure programming reflects current research evidence-based practices and the needs of the population served.
• Serve as the primary trainer for clinical assessments new and emerging practices professional crisis management (PCM) and other clinical procedures and initiatives requiring organization-wide training and implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in autism and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of research assessment methods intervention strategies and emerging developments within the field and provide continuing education opportunities regarding these advances.
• Translate research and best practices into practical procedures recommendations and resources.
• Provide clinical consultation technical assistance and professional development to staff and leadership.
• Promote ethical individualized data-based and evidence-informed practice throughout the organization.
• Regularly engage with the Practice Advisory Board to identify areas of practice that would benefit from systematic evaluation or further investigation.
• Conduct and support practice-based research and program evaluation.
• Analyze and interpret data to evaluate clinical outcomes and intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate with universities researchers and other professionals on research initiatives clinical supervision/placement and capstone opportunities.
• Contribute to scientific publications conference presentations submissions and other dissemination activities on a quarterly basis.
• Develop resources procedures and training materials based on research and organizational learning.
• Represent Turning Pointe as a clinical resource to schools agencies and community partners.
• Provide external consultation training and technical assistance related to autism behavior and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Develop and deliver presentations workshops and training for external audiences.
• Build collaborative relationships and support the dissemination of Turning Pointes research clinical practices and program outcomes.
• Perform other work and responsibilities as assigned

Turning Pointe is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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*The salary range listed for this position is a guideline and may vary. The salary is based on the roles requirements the candidates experience and other relevant factors. The final compensation offer may vary depending on qualifications experience and geographic location. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.

Experience & Skills:

• Experience or understanding of the needs of students & families impacted by autism preferred
• Knowledge of Turning Pointe Autism Foundation programming
• Patient with a calm and organized approach

Physical Demands:

• May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
• Implement crisis protocols which may include physical crisis management procedures
• May be required to bend stoop and kneel
• Ability to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
• Moderate to high stress levels
• Daily contact with students teachers and school staff
• Regular contact with parents community members and outside agency personnel
• May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive self-abusive or socially undesirable behavior