Experience Details
Job Summary
The primary function of the BCBA is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients with behavioral and social/communication challenges.
Main Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Consults with and teaches team members regarding pro-active, educational programming and behavioral supports
• Develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans
• Collaborates with team members, related services providers, families, and other agencies as appropriate
• Provides ongoing training and direct supervision to team members
• Uses appropriate assessment instruments and data to develop and implement teaching programs that reflect behavioral and other outcomes and objectives
• Ensures the implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; uses professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and prepare and complete reports as required
• Ensures that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant insurance certification and other expectations, and meet or exceed professional standards
• Maintains highly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping practices.
• Conducts structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed
• Provides staff development, training, and modeling for team members in strategies and methodologies for working with clients who have behavioral, adaptive, and/or social/communication challenges
• Conducts in-service training, workshops, and presentations to develop skills and establish consistent practices across programs of service
• Provides consultation regarding crisis interventions and critical incident supports.
• Participates in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate.
• Accepts all other responsibilities as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Key Competencies and Skills
• Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, or significant current progress toward meeting certification requirements
• Master's degree in special education, psychology, or related field, with specialized knowledge of behavioral health and treatment philosophies and professional practices
• Minimum of three years of recent experience working with individuals who have behavior disorders and their families
• Knowledge of early childhood and autism assessment tools and procedures, and thorough knowledge of child development. Experience developing positive behavior support plans and programs
• Experience teaching social interaction and play skills
• Knowledge of current methods and techniques of applied behavior analysis and discrete trial training
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, parents, and professionals
• Competence in analyzing assessment results, designing appropriate individual treatment plans and behavioral programs, and monitoring progress
• Able to work effectively as a team member, demonstrate flexibility and desire to learn new skills and improve professional qualifications, and travel independently in rural/remote locations
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and good customer service skills
• Have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Maintain a high level of organization for file maintenance, daily, weekly and monthly record keeping