Regional Trainer - Cranford, New Jersey

We’re building ‘the’ Teaching Hospital for pediatric therapy — a category of one by driving excellence in outcomes, developing clinicians, building payer trust, and embedding systems across what we do.

Are you passionate about training and mentoring people? Bierman Autism Centers is looking for a full time center-based RBT Trainer to oversee our NJ centers. This is a non-billable position with no caseload that focuses supporting our new Behavior Technicians in their journey to becoming Registered Behavior Technicians.

The Regional Trainer is responsible for accelerating client success by maintaining clinical quality in new hire training at their assigned locations. The trainer will implement new hire onboarding for Behavior Technicians to prepare them to deliver ABA therapy for young children ages 2-12 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. The Regional Trainer will deliver training content that meets the requirements of the 40-hour RBT training and prepare new technicians for the RBT examination. This is a leadership role that requires collaboration with Clinical Directors, Practice Managers, and other members of the leadership team. This role reports to the regions Director of Clinical Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Educate new and existing employees how to effectively perform their job
• Conduct new hire training for Behavior Technicians
• Create and adjust the new hire schedule and prepare materials as needed
• Review and grade new hire assignments
• Evaluate new hire performance during the onboarding period and create training plans to address skill gaps
• Conduct activities including fluency programs, to teach and test the comprehension of necessary skills
• Train new hires on pairing and building instructional control with clients
• Update the New Hire Training Tracker
• Check-in with new hires and Behavior Technicians daily during onboarding and provide coaching and positive and constructive feedback
• Conduct other training tools as needed
• Assist in the completion RBT competency assessments for new hires
• Conduct Safety Care Training
• Conduct CPR Training
• Assist in ongoing projects to assist in the advancement on our company training process
• Support and mentor new employees
• Attend and contribute to required meetings as scheduled
• Provide direct therapy to clients as needed per the Behavior Technician job description
• Lead or assist remote training opportunities as needed
• Adherence to the company’s Core Values

Job Requirements:

• Safety Care Trainer certified (or expected within 2 months)
• CPR Trainer certified (or expected within 2 months)
• Become a RBT and maintain certification
• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing training in behavior analytic principles
• Demonstrated ability to multitask with accuracy
• Strong facilitation skills
• Excellent rapport with children
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, and staff members

Job Type: Full Time

Pay is competitive and based on candidate qualifications and experience. Full-time employees will be offered our comprehensive benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k, insurance (health, dental, and vision), and the option of Short and Long-Term disability insurance.

About Bierman Autism Centers:

Our Story: A Legacy of Progress, Fueled by Play

In 2006, Bierman Autism Centers began with a simple dream: to empower children with autism to thrive. We believed in the power of letting kids be kids and initially offered in-home care to foster a comforting and familiar environment. We were driven by three core beliefs: achieving remarkable progress with children, creating a great team that enjoys working together, and building a workplace that fosters internal career paths and growth for our team members.

Our dedication to progress led us to a pivotal moment. Recognizing the potential of center-based care, we opened our first center in Indiana in 2010. This wasn’t just about location; it shifted our philosophy. Centers allowed us to create consistent, nurturing environments tailored to each child’s needs.

This shift became the cornerstone of our success. Today, Bierman Autism Centers are beacons of innovative care across Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island. We offer ABA therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Diagnostic Services within center-based settings designed for the comprehensive development of our children.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
• Ability to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Ability to travel to multiple locations
• Ability to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
• Ability to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Ability to use dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection and session documentation
• Ability and visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Ability to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
• Ability to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
• Ability to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
• Ability to administer medication to clients
• Ability to travel to multiple locations including driving prolonged periods and distances to multiple locations.

Bierman Autism Centers values diversity in the workplace. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, Bierman Autism Centers is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bierman Autism Centers does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a candidate for employment, please inform a member of the Talent Acquisition team.