ABA Practicum Student

Job Summary

This position is designed for those seeking to accrue supervised experience hours under the supervision of a BCBA.

About the role

Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented and ensures quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to evaluate behavior plans and achieve individual goals and objectives.

Essential Duties

• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Responsible for ongoing individual program oversight and conducting routine meetings with management staff and Direct Support Professionals.
• Maintains availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by Director of Behavioral Services.
• Maintains assigned consultation and caregiver education hours while accurately documenting activities within Central Reach.
• Develops/writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner as requested by assigned BCBA and/or Director of Behavioral Services.
• Implements, administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., QABF, FAST, AFLS).
• Designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.
• Teaches management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
• Conducts regular caregiver and/or staff training and consultation.
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or by state rules and regulations to maintain certification, licensure and/or status as a provider.
• Maintain any required training to include any necessary crisis management procedures in the behavior plans as needed.

Leadership

Aligns the passion and talents of others to serve the people we support by actively developing others, empowering teams, promoting collaboration, removing barriers, and showing recognition and appreciation all to attract and retain top talent.

Training and Development

Teaches management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.

Professional Development

Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or by state rules and regulations to maintain certification, licensure and/or status as a provider.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services (or related major) or continuous enrollment in a BACB approved Master’s ABA program until graduation.
• Experience: 1 years’ supporting individuals with lifelong disabilities. 1 years’ knowledge of functional behavior assessment design, behavior support plans design, program/goal development, behavior reduction and skills acquisition procedures and staff training preferred.
• Licenses or Certifications: Maintain all requirements for supervision status according to the BACB and institution providing coursework. Must have an RBT certification or be willing to obtain an RBT certification within 45 days of hire.