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ABA Program Specialist

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025
Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, we've built our legacy on being "amazing." After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we're forever proud of our team members who don't just make a career here - they make a difference.

Job Title: ABA Program Specialist

Location: The Children’s Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217

Starting Pay Rate: $20.12/hr to $22.36/hr

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (No Weekends)

About The Team

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive and holistic services for children with autism and related disorders between the ages of 18 months to 21 years old. We offer a range of programs, including both individual and Group Therapy to best meet the needs of each child. We provide individual and group ABA services in a clinical setting. Parent training is a key part of our program and can occur in person in the clinic or via telehealth. The ABA program collaborates directly with in-house speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, and nutrition/feeding programs where appropriate.

About The Position

The ABA Program Specialist performs administrative and clinical tasks necessary to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the ABA Clinic. If you are looking for a rewarding position where you can make a lasting impact this position is a fit!

Working in the ABA Clinic as an ABA Program Specialist will consist of:

  • Provides clerical support which includes client scheduling, filing, faxing, preparation and monitoring of medical records, answers phones promptly, obtains pre-authorizations, maintains authorization tracking, client records and triages phone calls.
  • Assists with compliance efforts to meet payer, county, state, and federal expectations.
  • Assists with the organization and planning for special programming, events, audits, and guests.
  • Prepares finance statements, billing review, reports, licensing/partnership documents, HR forms, etc. for final approval as directed.
  • Manages the billing reconciliation process and works with the Patient Accounting department to resolve billing issues.
  • Manages inventory, maintenance, and troubleshooting of clinic technology.
  • Represents clinic on committees and work groups as appointed.
  • Provides clinical support which includes escorting clients and completing clinical sessions if credentialled. Documents client information and history. Reviews and updates medication lists, social histories, allergies, releases of information, etc. with client and update record.
  • Scheduled for up to 50% clinical direct care (BHT/RBT sessions).

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in a medical/behavioral health/ABA clinic or field environment.
  • Completion of RBT or BCBA credential preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in computer use and a working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Previous experience in Pediatrics preferred.
  • Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Clearance.
  • Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aid is required (CI will provide training).

Our Amazing Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
  • Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
  • Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
  • 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
  • Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
  • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development/CEU’s
  • Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Team Member Recognition Events
  • Referral bonus
  • CPR-employer paid
  • Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.

Salary : $20 - $22

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