ABA Training Specialist
Company: Hawthorne Foundation, Inc.
Location: Elmsford
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job description: Organization
Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with
autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational,
vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs
available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities
and crisis intervention. Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis
approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational
and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other
intellectual disabilities. Vision: To foster independence,
integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing
the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to
enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential
in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting
educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in
particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each
individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS
of $1500 for new full-time employees! $750– on completion of 3
months of employment $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED : Masters Degree in Psychology, Special
Education, Human Services or related field Licensed Behavior
Analyst (LBA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED : Experience supervising staff or conducting staff
training programs in a facility/program servicing individuals with
developmental disabilities (residential and school program
experience required) Work experience in the field of Developmental
Disabilities and individuals with special needs Sensitivity to the
needs of staff, students and individuals served SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED): Assumes, as
Coordinator of ABA Programming, the delegated authority,
responsibility and accountability to carry out all assigned duties.
Creates and directs initial and ongoing in-service ABA training
programs throughout HFI in accordance with BCBA/LBA CEU
requirements, CTLE, as well as federal, state and HFI policies and
procedures. Creates curriculum and trains staff in the foundation
and science of Applied Behavior Analysis in group and 1:1 sessions,
in-situ in classrooms and adult programs, and e-learning. Provides
guidance and support to other Agency BCBA/LBA staff who are
responsible for the oversight and supervision for BCBAs, BCABAS,
LBAs, RBTS in the school programs and adult community programs and
who provide supervision hours for certification/licensure. Develops
and leads voluntary study groups for staff who are in programs
leading to certification/licensure as RBTS, BCBAS. LBAs. Conducts
monthly meetings with the ABA team and Training Department to
ensure growth of ABA. Professional development and to ensure ABA
training records are accurately tracked and entered into Relias
database; maintains records of and documents staff participation in
training programs and compliance with 14 NYCRR, Part 633 and NYSED
CEU and CTLE training requirements. Reviews, edits and updates all
agency ABA trainings, to ensure the most relevant information.
Observes staff and evaluates their knowledge of ABA methods,
creating trainings specific to staff needs. In collaboration with
the Executive Director, Chief Quality Improvement and Program
Development Officer, School Coordinators, Adult Community Programs
Coordinator and Training Coordinator, oversees the implementation
of an online ABA data collection program. Coordinates with Agency
Behavior Analysis staff on the PSI Module system. Refines/revises
the PSI Module system to enhance student outcomes. Meets at least
quarterly with Administration on ABA training programs,
developments, reports, statistics etc. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending
account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental
leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate:
Hawthorne, NY 10532: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work
Location: In person ZR Company Description We are a dynamic and
diverse group making a difference in the lives of people with
autism and other developmental disabilities. We seek team members
that are passionate and committed to service. We offer ongoing
training to our employees in order to provide opportunities for
growth. Please take a look at our career opportunities, whether you
are looking for the next step in your career, or are just starting
out. Company Description We are a dynamic and diverse group making
a difference in the lives of people with autism and other
developmental disabilities. We seek team members that are
passionate and committed to service. We offer ongoing training to
our employees in order to provide opportunities for growth. Please
take a look at our career opportunities, whether you are looking
for the next step in your career, or are just starting out.
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