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Willard R-2 School District

School Nurse

Willard, MO · On-site

One year experience in child health or public health * Acquire competencies necessary for beginning ... Assume responsibility as appropriately delegated by an R.N. in areas of assessment, planning ...

Willard R-2 School District

School Nurse

Willard, MO · On-site

One year experience in child health or public health * Acquire competencies necessary for beginning ... Assume responsibility as appropriately delegated by an R.N. in areas of assessment, planning ...

Willard R-2 School District

School Nurse

Willard, MO · On-site

One year experience in child health or public health * Acquire competencies necessary for beginning ... Assume responsibility as appropriately delegated by an R.N. in areas of assessment, planning ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a child assessment specialist role, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Child Assessment Specialist, a background in psychology, social work, or education—often with a relevant degree and licensure—is essential. Familiarity with standardized assessment tools, case management systems, and child development screening instruments is typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and observational skills help professionals build trust with children and families and interpret subtle behavioral cues. These skills ensure accurate assessments, effective intervention planning, and the well-being of the children being served.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in child assessment roles, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in child assessment often encounter challenges such as building rapport with children who may be anxious, addressing diverse developmental and cultural backgrounds, and managing sensitive family dynamics. To navigate these, practitioners use age-appropriate communication techniques, stay current with best practices in assessment tools, and maintain open, empathetic communication with families and interdisciplinary teams. Regular supervision and collaboration with colleagues also help address complex cases and ensure accurate, ethical assessments.

What is child assessment?

Child assessment is a process used by professionals such as educators, psychologists, or social workers to evaluate a child's development, learning, behavior, and needs. This assessment can include observations, standardized tests, interviews, and questionnaires to gather information about the child's strengths and areas for growth. The results help guide decisions about educational support, interventions, or further evaluations to ensure the child receives appropriate care and services.
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Hybrid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Good Pay & Culture

Ability Builders ABA Co

Springfield, MO • On-site

$67K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Must be located in MO
About Us
We are a pediatric outpatient therapy center focused on Applied Behavioral Analysis. Our aim is to tailor individualized care plans for each child that align with their unique skills to help them achieve their personal objectives and values.
What sets us apart apart? We are committed to collaborating with other professionals in the community to ensure the most effective delivery of therapy, which we believe is essential for a child's success. We believe in assent-based, neurodiversity affirming, person-centered support and are committed to incorporating these values!
Ultimately, we strive to empower our clients to fully embrace their individuality and attain as much independence as possible to thrive within the community. We aim to create a cohesive and supportive atmosphere where our staff can flourish, implementing measures to avoid burnout. We sincerely value our committed team members!
Why Work as a Clinical BCBA at Auspire Therapy? We offer:
  • Up to 18 hours of CEUs annually
  • Annual stipend for professional development
  • Supportive team mentality
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Professional Development Mentorship
  • Excellent benefits
  • Flexibility

Excellent Comprehensive Benefits
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (Employer covers 85%)
  • Simple IRA with up to 3% company match

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Master's Degree in ABA or related field
  • BCBA / Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
  • Experience with assessment tools and development of treatment support plans
  • Strong attention to detail for data collection and report writing
  • Positive team player and energetic professional
  • Ability to train others in basic principles of ABA, curriculum, programs, etc.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Creative thinking skills and able to make judgements based upon clients and employees wellbeing

Essential Duties:
  • The Clinical BCBA creates and supervises the implementation of new skill acquisition programs and behavior support plan, and provides feedback and training to RBTs as needed
  • Captures and contrives opportunities to teach staff and clients in the natural environment and teaches others to do the same
  • Conducts functional assessments and analyses as needed
  • Conduct initial and reauthorization assessments
  • Attends and participates in parent meetings, staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as needed
  • Provides information about programming to parents
  • Attends IEP meetings as needed for the progress of the client's therapy goals
  • Offers feedback on staff performance reviews
  • Assists with new RBT training

Work Environment:
Position operates in a clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment. Position may also operate at offsite locations including a client's home, school, or place of employment. This role will be expected to work at multiple sites with multiple clients. This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job in a center environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds

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