Clinical Associate

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Clinical Associate to be responsible for daily management of an assigned caseload. This person will provide ongoing development, training, implementation and monitoring of the systems of support, including but not limited to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Behavior Plans for persons supported by Aspire.

Location: Leominster, MA

Hours: M-F, 9a-5p

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.

• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.

• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Stays current with trends in the field and ensures that best practices are implemented.

• Works within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team to ensure Aspire’s standards, best practice standards, and regulatory standards are met.  It is essential that the BCBA participates in agency wide, state specific and stakeholder committees as assigned.

• Depending on service provision standards, may have oversight of other areas, including behavior modifying medication or restrictive practices, such as seclusions or environmental restrictions.

• Completes assessments and related requirements in compliance with the service provision cycle for individuals on the respective caseload.

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 

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Working Conditions:

• Primary work will be done within the operation setting as required to fulfill their job duties.

• Lift/carry up to 10 pounds; speaking; standing; sitting for long periods of time; reaching; bending; walking; reaching with arms and hands, balancing; using fingers to handle or feel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• This position requires the routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, fax machines, audio/visual equipment, etc.

• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable qualified people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

• Working conditions will vary depending on the department this role is ultimately assigned to.

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Pay: $50,000-$65,000 annually, based on education and experience

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.

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