Clinical Specialist

Description

Position: Clinical Specialist

TPAF Role: BCBA

Job Type: Part-Time

Calendar: Academic

Direct Reports: None

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Master's 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 Foundation's 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 Pointe’s 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.

If you require additional support or assistance, please contact sodoherty@turningpointeaf.org.

*The salary range listed for this position is a guideline and may vary. The salary is based on the role's requirements, the candidate's 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.

Requirements

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