The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The BCBA will strive to foster collaboration with outside educational and medical providers to ensure wrap-around care for each individual served.

A BCBA will also oversee programming of associate behavior analysts (BCaBA) and provide training and supervision as needed. BCBAs will provide ongoing programming modification to the learning trees of individuals they serve, as well as ongoing support and supervision to Behavior Technicians (BT’s) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT’s) as related to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction
• Certified currently as a BCBA.
• Advance knowledge of NET & DTT style programming and differentiated implementation strategies.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook systems.
• Ability to respond to emails, phone calls, and text messages in a timely and professional manner.
• Availability to complete 40 hours onsite each week, with some flexibility between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
• Maintain all required trainings/certifications with the BACB and as required by employer.
• Driver’s insurance and current vehicle insurance on file with HR Department, if providing transportation within the community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with EMR programs, preferably Central Reach.
• Familiar with relevant developmental assessments, including criterion referenced methods.
• Advanced knowledge of ABA and ASD terminology for development of individualized treatment plans with ability to apply to medical necessity guidelines.
• Experience with advocacy and collaboration with additional medical and educational providers.
• Completion of the BACB’s 8 hr. Supervision Course.
• Previous experience providing support to staff and student analysts, differentiated to their level of experience and clinical knowledge

RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of direct support professionals, person-centered strategies consultants (if applicable), and DSP trainers.
• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.
• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families.
• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction and in-service instruction to other support professionals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Responsible for performing appropriate assessment with the learner and developing a client centered treatment plan every 6 months or on an annual basis, depending on their insurance requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA direct service providers, and other individuals in support roles for families.
• Ongoing training and supervision of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
• Review, analyze and modify ongoing programming to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers.
• Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s). Maintain treatment plan authorization dates submit all updates on time for concurrent reviews.
• Meet as needed with direct-service staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.
• Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
• Utilize Central Reach to enter session notes within 48 hours of each session.
• Provide consultation services and maintain ongoing communication with all relevant constituents (other supports, parents, community, advocates, and community agencies).
• Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification are necessary (32 credits every 2 years).
• Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and to provide ongoing feedback to government related agencies that contract with such families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.