Clinical Associate chez Aspire Employment Opportunities

Aspire Living & Learning's Internal Mobility Policy ensures an equitable and efficient internal mobility system that aligns with the agency’s commitment to professional development and growth. This policy fosters a culture of mobility within the organization, aiming to provide employees with opportunities for career advancement and fulfillment. Please reference the Internal Mobility Policy to review the process to be considered for other jobs at Aspire Living & Learning.

 Lateral Transfers: You do not need to submit an application at this time. You need to let your HR Partner know you’re interested in being considered for the position. Your HR Partner will be the point of contact between you, your current manager, and your hiring manager.   

Promotions/ Cross-functional jobs: Please let your HR partner know you’re interested in being considered for the position and they will confirm your eligibility to apply. Once you speak with your HR Partner, please submit an application.  

 Open Positions: 

• Title: Clinical Associate
• Shift 1st
• Hours 40
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8a--4p or 9a-5p 

Please see the full Job Description:

Job Purpose:

The Clinical Associate at Aspire Living & Learning plays a vital role in assessing the design of treatment and behavior plans, under the supervision of a licensed clinical provider. The Clinical Associate must work collaboratively with all members of the team to maximize progress for the individual receiving our service.   

Key Responsibilities:

 Implementation and Training:  

• Demonstrates the skills to work with a variety of individuals of varying ages and functioning level.
• Develops, oversees implementation of behavior or support plans.
• Assist the modeling and teaching of behavioral or mental health strategies necessary stakeholders (e.g., staff, providers) Conducts procedural integrity fidelity checks and provides feedback to staff.  

Program Oversight:  

• Conducts or oversees all required and applicable assessments.
• Develops plans based on current assessments.
• Monitors, verifies and documents Direct Therapists’ and DSPs’ adherence to plan implementation and the overall success of the plan.
• Create and implement a variety of data collection procedures including data entry and graphing in an accurate and timely manner.

Administrative Tasks:  

• Completes all required documentation.
• Meets deadlines.
• Ensures relevant sections of electronic record is up to date and accurate.  

 Communication and Consultation:   

• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with necessary stakeholders.
• Accepts feedback from supervisors to ensure the quality of program implementation.
• Communicates and collaborates with both internal and external team members and stakeholders.
• Maintains ethical and professional boundaries and guidelines.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all necessary stakeholders.  
• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity.
• Participate in and complete training sessions as delegated by management to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Conduct training as required and assigned.
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation.
• Accept reassignment as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g., Psychology, Special Education) 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills 
• Computer skills  
• Must have satisfactory background checks 
• Enrolled in coursework to pursue clinical licensure in a relevant field
• Must have satisfactory background checks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Below is the name and information of your HR Partners, to be contacted prior to applying for a promotion or cross-functional opportunity.  

Connecticut (AS) employees: Heather Murphy, [email protected]  

Connecticut (Child Services) employees: Wanetta Wilcher [email protected]  

Maryland employees: Debbie Duran dduran@allinc.org  

Massachusetts employees: Heather Murphy, [email protected]  

New Hampshire employees: Heather Murphy, [email protected]  

Vermont employees: Judy Stermer, [email protected]  

Shared Services: Judy Stermer [email protected]  

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.