ABA Learning and Development Specialist

• Demonstrates competency through performance checklists in all clinical and administrative areas within 60 days of hire
• Attends mandatory staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned
• Maintains a clean, safe therapeutic environment
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Effectively uses time management to manage work assignments
• May be required to work before or after hours
• Coordinates learning sessions, schedules, and tracking systems for ABA employees including new hire orientation, First Aid/CPR, CMT, RBT certifications, and other mandatory training
• Provides immediate feedback to ABA therapists following observation and completion of performance checklists
• Remains available and approachable to ABA therapists for questions, concerns, or ideas regarding client programming or behavior intervention
• Responds to a crisis appropriately and assists others as necessary
• Actively participates in data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices, and service delivery
• Meets regularly with ABA Learning and Development Director
• Performs RBT competency assessment for new hires within a designated period and follows guidelines outlined
• Designs, plans, and implements learning and development programs to drive organization improvement
• Develops teaching outlines and instructional methods for individual and group learning opportunities
• Conducts training sessions for internal stakeholders, such as New Hire Orientation, CMT, certifications, etc
• Demonstrates ownership of the training process including full accountability to meet department training goals and creating a positive learner experience through managing the training schedule, content, interactions, and outcomes
• Collaborates with the ABA Learning and Development Director and subject matter experts to develop and implement projects/training activities to promote clinical and administrative expertise within Damar ABA and within the industry
• Delivers synchronous and asynchronous learning events using varied media in virtual and local environments
• Maintains relationships with Damar’s program management teams to serve as a business partner and proactively address learning needs
• Provides training to non-RBTs until they pass the RBT exam-a minimum of 4 hours a week until they pass their competency
• Leads RBT study group and exam prep when needed
• Utilizes the LMS as instructed

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, education, adult learning, human services preferred
• 2-4 years of professional experience in education or mentoring preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Software (LMS) preferred
• Must have or be able to obtain Critical Moment Training (CMT) Trainer Certification within 6 months of start date
• Must have Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

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