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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

2. RBT credential or BCaBA credential

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year providing treatment to with young children with autism

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide 1:1 direct client therapy using principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.

2. Follow behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction protocols developed by certified staff.

3. Implement toilet training protocols.

4. Collect and record data on observable client behavior.

5. Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding child's daily performance as directed by BCBA

6. Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA laws.

7. Create therapeutic materials.

8. Maintain a clean and safe work space.

9. Collaborate with a treatment team.

10. Commit to ongoing training and development, such as RBT certification.

11. Interpret written clinical protocols.

12. Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.

13. Pass training competencies tailored to the specific needs of assigned clients. Methods including but not limited to role play, verbal communication, coaching and feedback.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

 1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.

2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

3. Ability to get up and down from floor or small chairs while instructing or playing with small children

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 1. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be ambitious and self-motivated.

2. Must like and be comfortable with change.

3. Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.

4. Must be well organized.

5. Must possess efficient time management skills.

6. Excellent verbal communication skills.

7. Understanding of medical terminology.

8. Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient. 

9. Must be able to work well as part of a team.

10. Maintain professional boundaries.

11. Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

12. Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.