ABA Compliance Specialist

About Us:

The Emerge Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community by empowering children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through innovative and family-centered therapies.

Main Purpose of the Role: The Compliance Specialist works directly with the Director of ABA to provide administrative support to the department. The Compliance Specialist will oversee daily scheduling of RLTs. The Compliance Specialist will interview and manage the onboarding of RLTs. The Compliance Specialist will conduct monthly and quarterly audits across the ABA Department. This individual exhibits dedication to the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at the Emerge Center and demonstrates broad experience working with clients to support skill acquisition and decrease maladaptive behaviors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with ABA Administrative Team and HR to discuss staffing and training updates


• Distribution of online training materials


• Provide assistance across the organization as it relates to de-escalation of behavior


• Work with BCBAs in creating and managing and distributing the daily schedules of the RLTs


• Coordinate RLT onboarding and off-boarding requirements with HR


• Provide clinical information to the Director of ABA weekly to keep department and organization in compliance with the standards set with outside entities (eg. high cost, etc)


• Conduct Motivity and Soap Note reviews monthly


• Create and manage the scheduling of carpool at The Emerge Center; along with The Emerge School staff.


• Conduct quarterly, monthly, and weekly internal administrative (RLT licensure) and clinical (chart review) audits


• Notify BCBA's of upcoming authorization deadlines.


• Track weekly supervision.


• Submit treatment plans.


• Work with the Director of the ABA Department on external audits.


• Provide support to Registered Line Technicians (RLT) and Advanced RLTs, RLT Trainer, and ABA Director as needed.


• Ensure all paperwork, materials, and documentation are up to date and accurate.


• Update and maintain data collection systems and disseminate pertinent information to the team.


• Interact with staff, parents, and clients in a respectful and professional manner.


• Assist with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments as instructed by the Licensed Behavior Analyst.


• Assist with preparation of client materials as instructed.


• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA laws.


• Abide by the code of ethics as published by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment including sanitizing toys, work surfaces, and seats as necessary.


• Maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.


• Acquire and maintain technical knowledge by attending required trainings.


• Attend all required staff meetings.


• Other tasks as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.


• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to follow all prescribed treatment plans including but not limited to those developed for children who may engage in aggressive behaviors


• Must be able to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.


• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.


• Must be able to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.


• Must be physically present at the assigned job location which may include clinic, school, and community placements.


• Must complete required training course including teaching methods, policies and procedures, ethics, safety, and other topics.


• Must acquire and maintain all required certifications including, but not limited to: CPR, Registered Line Technician certification through the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, and Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree from an accredited institution is required


• At least 2 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.


• Experience at the Emerge Center is preferred.


• Experience working with individuals with autism and their families is required.


• Must pass state and federal background checks.


• Must pass a drug test.

Emerge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.