Bilingual Senior - BTTh
Pleasant Praire, WI

Bilingual Senior BTTh

Job Duties: Under the direction of the BCBA and the supervision of the Assistant Clinical Director, the Bilingual Senior BTTh will provide bilingual ABA services performing the following duties.

• Work effectively with all clients across all locations with varying functioning levels, severity of behaviors and acquisition rates.

• Supervise teams of behavior treatment technicians (BTTs) using ABA principles and following the ethics outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

• Build and maintain rapport with BTTs while maintaining professional boundaries. 

• Assist Lead BCBA with conducting functional behavior assessments, using direct assessment data to write corresponding BIPs and functional replacement behavior goals based on the hypothesized functions, and training staff to implement

• Monitor progress of maladaptive behaviors with regular review and oversight while overlapping BTTs and RBTs. 

• Continually assess client skills and deficits using assessments utilized by Sonnenberg including but not limited to the VB-MAPP, AFLS (School, Community, Vocational, Basic), ABLLS-R, and the Essentials for Living.

• Maintain client learning trees and session notes. This includes, but is not limited to moving on mastered targets, introducing new targets, writing goals, targets, objective instructional notes, and operational definitions. 

• Identify prerequisite skills and write/implement corresponding programming. 

• Use the model, try, feedback, method to train all staff on new targets, during cross training, and while training new BTTs. 

• Continually assess and monitor BTT and RBT progress. Create and implement corrective action plans when needed. 

• Analyze program data to ensure appropriate progress and effectiveness.

• Consult with the Director of Training to ensure the provision of effective and efficient service delivery.

• Be receptive to the feedback given by all supervisors. Make changes outlined by the Director of Training by the next overlap or another predetermined time given by the Director of Training.  

• Provide 1:1 coverage for client sessions if staff cancels or terminates employment (can be long term instances of low staff)

• Write objective notes which will include updates and changes in treatment program, scheduling, and observations. 

• Update caregivers on any program updates, incident reports, and staffing/scheduling changes.

• Work effectively and professionally with Sonnenberg administrative staff, school staff, and any other outside providers such as OT, PT, and speech.

• Collaborate with Lead BCBAs, Clinical Directors, and Director or Training regarding feedback on clinical processes, staff management, and HR policies.

• Consult with the Lead BCBA to ensure the provision of effective and efficient service delivery.

• Communicate effectively with parents, BTTs, teachers, supervisor, clinical supervisors, clinical directors.

• Respond to all emails, phone calls, and Central Reach messages within 24-48 business hours. 

• Maintain schedules for all supervision cases. This includes, but is not limited to inputting and organizing staff schedules into CR, using the correct location and billing information, finding coverage for open shifts, and working with the scheduler on problem solving any issues.

• Continually assess and monitor parent involvement and client attendance. Create and implement corrective action plans when needed. 

• Distribute all new information to BTTs of all policies and procedures. Follow through to ensure understanding and implementation. 

• Be present at all POD meetings. Run effective team building and clinical PODS for all BTTs. 

• Routinely provide ongoing coaching and feedback regarding BTT performance to enhance staff development and skill.

• Have 3 or fewer unexcused absences during the Senior Intern Program training. 

• Follow and comply with all ABA ethical guidelines and policies, regulations, and laws including confidentiality and HIPAA. 

• Adhere to and complete all mandated reporting regulations.

• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and their families.

• Represent Sonnenberg in a professional manner by following the company’s values.

Requirements:

• Have at least 2,000 hours of direct 1:1 in the field of ABA. 

• Hold an RBT certification and be in good standing with the BACB

• Professional proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in Spanish

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree

• Must attend the Senior Intern Class in-person. This is an interactive hands-on class. There is not a remote option. 

• Be able and willing to work with all clients at each location across functioning levels with various deficits and strengths. 

• Be able to demonstrate identifying the MO and preference assessments across all clients within your typical caseload and novel clients.  

• Demonstrate knowledge of the 4 main functions of behavior by correctly hypothesizing the possible function of observed behaviors during overlaps with the Lead BCBA, Senior, and Director of Training

• Accurately describe, model, and program for each verbal operant. 

• Demonstrate the ability to advocate for yourself by asking for help and initiating learning opportunities.

• Be able to read a brief description of a child’s treatment package and successfully work with them for an entire session (while maintaining motivation and the therapeutic nature of the session).

• Have a positive attitude with supervisors, BTTs, admin staff, and parents.

• Be receptive to feedback from supervisors and apply that feedback immediately. Advocate for self when additional training is needed on the feedback. 

• Use model, try, feedback while cross training current staff or training new BTTs. 

• Be able to actively engage with clients throughout the session.

• Be scheduled for a minimum of 35 hours scheduled per week with Sonnenberg clients. Ability to work a minimum of 8 session blocks from 8:15-3:15 Monday - Friday. 

• Availability to attend a weekly Senior Intern class (start time after 3:15). The class will occur once per week Monday-Thursday.

• Have 3 or fewer unexcused absences within the last 6 months. 

• 3 or less unconverted sessions for last 6 consecutive months

• Must be able to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs

• Must have reliable transportation. Senior Intern classes will be completed together with both the MP and PP locations. The location of the Senior Class will vary between the 2 clinic locations. 

• Finger dexterity to type on a computer keyboard for treatment planning and correspondence

• The ability to grasp objects such as pencils, pens, markers etc.    

• Manage Moderate to high stress levels in a healthy manner

• Regular contact with Parent/guardian(s) and other team members

• Safety care highly preferred and the ability to navigate challenging behaviors 

• Ability and willingness to travel between center and school for specific clients, as assigned, in a punctual manner.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and manage  up to 50 lbs individually on occasion, and in excess of 50 lbs with a team situationally. 

• Finger dexterity to type on a computer keyboard for treatment planning and correspondence

• The ability to grasp objects such as pencils, pens, markers etc.    

• Manage Moderate to high stress levels in a healthy manner 

• Be able to actively engage with clients throughout the session.

• Engages in critical thinking 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.